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Article: Surgical repair of acquired ankyloblepharon in a cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus).(Clinical Reports)(Case study)
- Article from:
- Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery
- Article date:
- December 1, 2006
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Abstract: Eyelid anomalies caused by congenital or acquired etiologies occur in birds. A cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) was presented for evaluation of fused eyelids on the right side and a narrowed palpebral fissure on the left side after a burn accident. The right eyelids were reconstructed, and the left palpebral fissure was lengthened by using microsurgical techniques. The cockatiel regained a normal appearance after surgery, and corneal disease was prevented.
Key words: ocular trauma, ankyloblepharon, microsurgery, eyelids, psittacine birds, avian, cockatiel, Nymphicus hollandicus
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