Amniotic membrane transplantation for the reconstruction of the ocular surface in three cases

Vet Ophthalmol. 2005 May-Jun;8(3):189-92. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-5224.2005.00391.x.

Abstract

This paper describes the use of amniotic membrane in the reconstructive surgical repair of generalized keratomalacia, ankyloblepharon, and after fibrous histiocytoma removal in two dogs and a cat. Case 1 was an 11-year-old female Yorkshire terrier with severe bullous keratomalacia in the left eye (OS). A frozen canine amniotic membrane graft and a third eyelid flap were applied. At day 80 postoperatively, only a mild scar and corneal vascularization were present. Case 2 was a 4-year-old female Siamese cat with symblepharon of both eyes after rhinotracheitis. Resection of the conjunctiva and frozen canine amniotic membrane transplant were performed. One month later, there was a little corneal scarring and corneal vascularization. Case 3 was a 6-year-old female terrier with a scleral and corneal mass at the 11-12 o'clock position (OS). Resection of the mass and amniotic membrane transplantation were performed. The mass was a fibrous histiocytoma localized to the sclera and cornea. This eye healed with mild conjunctivalization and no pigmentation. Amniotic membrane transplantation can be used as a method of reconstruction of the ocular surface with good repair of the cornea and minimal scarring in small animals.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amnion / transplantation*
  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / pathology
  • Cat Diseases / surgery*
  • Cats
  • Dog Diseases / pathology
  • Dog Diseases / surgery*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Keratoconjunctivitis / surgery
  • Keratoconjunctivitis / veterinary*
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / veterinary