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Treatment of Melting Ulcer in a Foal

망아지에서 발생한 녹는궤양(Melting Ulcer)의 치료

  • Bae, Yeong-rim (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University) ;
  • Lee, Eun-bee (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University) ;
  • Song, Mingeun (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University) ;
  • Lee, Joo-myoung (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University) ;
  • Kang, Tae-Young (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University) ;
  • Seo, Jong-pil (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University)
  • 배영림 (제주대학교 수의과대학 및 수의과학연구소) ;
  • 이은비 (제주대학교 수의과대학 및 수의과학연구소) ;
  • 송민근 (제주대학교 수의과대학 및 수의과학연구소) ;
  • 이주명 (제주대학교 수의과대학 및 수의과학연구소) ;
  • 강태영 (제주대학교 수의과대학 및 수의과학연구소) ;
  • 서종필 (제주대학교 수의과대학 및 수의과학연구소)
  • Received : 2018.07.06
  • Accepted : 2018.07.30
  • Published : 2019.02.28
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Abstract

A 6-month-old male thoroughbred foal with melting ulcer after left eye trauma was referred to Equine Hospital of Jeju National University. The left eye did not respond to the menace reflex test. Bacteria were not observed on corneal smear and culture test, and fluorescein staining revealed corneal injury. Subpalpebral Lavage (SPL) catheter was installed through the upper left eyelid. And the antibiotics, mydriatic and antifungal agents were administered using SPL. In addition, temporary tarsorrhaphy was performed and a hard cup hood was applied. After 2 weeks, the temporary tarsorrhaphy was removed and severe corneal neovascularization was found. On the 39th day of treatment, the left eye was responding to the menace reflex test and granular tissue formation was confirmed in the ulcer area. During the 2 months follow-up, we found that the granulation tissues decreased significantly. This case report describes a successful recovery of severe melting ulcers in a foal by intensive treatment.

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