Termoceratoplastia superficial associado ao flap de terceira pálpebra no tratamento de ceratite bolhosa em cão - relato de caso.

Abstract

Bullous keratitis is commonly diagnosed in dogs. If not treated effectively and quickly, the condition may progress to a worse prognosis, increasing the chance of vision loss in the affected animal. Thus, surgical correction is necessary to restore ocular integrity, restore the affected tissues and limit corneal opacification, in addition to bringing relief from anguish and an improvement in the patient's quality of life. The objective of this document was to report a case of the use of superficial thermokeratoplasty associated with the third eyelid flap in the treatment of bullous keratitis in a 4-month-old Shih-Tzu dog. The study raised the difficulties that occurred in the surgical transit, the recovery time of the animal, the therapy of choice and the chosen medications. The technique performed was effective for the treatment of bullous keratitis.