CO2 laser in surgical treatment of follicular conjunctivitis of third eyelid in dogs

摘要

The aim of the experiment was to develop a new surgical treatment of the follicular conjunctivitis of third eyelid in dogs by means of the surgical CO2 laser and to evaluate its effectiveness. Material and Methods. Surgical ablation of follicles by means of a CO2 laser (Aesculight) was performed on 10 dogs with the follicular conjunctivitis of the third eyelid unsusceptible to pharmacological treatment. The following parameters were assessed: intraoperative bleeding and the duration of surgery, postoperative presence of discharge or bleeding, desire to scratch the treated area, blepharospasm, and third eyelid deformity. Results and conclusions. The selected setting of the laser made it possible to carry out the procedure with reduced carbonization and good visibility in the operating field. The mean duration of the procedure was 47.4 seconds (+/- 15.10). The presence of discharge was noted for up to 3 days after surgery. No recurrence of follicular inflammation was observed. Surgical treatment of lymphoid follicles with the CO2 laser ensures a quick and effective execution of the procedure, resulting in a good clinical effect and postoperative comfort of the animal.