Eyelid folding in a young feline with congenital entropion

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https://doi.org/10.26605/medvet-v19n3-7067

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blepharoplasty, cat, eyelid inversion

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Entropion consists of the inversion of the lower or upper eyelid margin or both, which can be unilateral or bilateral. Contact of the eyelashes and eyelid skin with the eyeball can result in itching, pain, edema and corneal ulcerations. Diagnosis is based on clinical assessment. This work aims to present the effectiveness of the eyelid folding technique in the definitive treatment of bilateral entropion in young felines. The animal underwent surgical correction using the eyelid pleating technique, where two sutures were placed on the lower eyelids and one suture on the upper eyelids of both eyes. The animal recovered well following treatment, with no recurrence and no need for new intervention. Entropion in young felines stood out for being an uncommon condition and especially especially for the great outcome achieved using eyelid folding alone.

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Published

2025-12-26

How to Cite

Leal, L. M., Pires, A. . M., Domingos, R., Pavilak, G. A., Silveira, D. A., & Sasahara, T. H. de C. (2025). Eyelid folding in a young feline with congenital entropion. Medicina Veterinária, 19(3), 266–270. https://doi.org/10.26605/medvet-v19n3-7067

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Small Animal Clinic and Surgery

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