A description of blend electrolysis for treatment of canine distichiasis: 78 cases (2012-2017).

Ioannides, J; Everson, R; Matas Riera, M; Dawson, C

Abstract

To describe a population of dogs treated with blend electrolysis for distichiasis at The Royal Veterinary College and report the complications seen. In part 1, records were reviewed from 2012 to 2017 and a population of 78 dogs with distichiasis treated using blend electrolysis (Sterex SX-B blend epilator) analysed. In part 2, 18 dogs treated with blend electrolysis were re-examined prospectively by a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ECVO). In part 1, brachycephalic breeds accounted for 62 per cent. English bulldog was the most common breed (42 per cent). In this population, 88 per cent of dogs were successfully treated with one treatment of electrolysis (successful treatment defined as resolution of clinical signs). Forty-five dogs had recurrent distichia on follow-up, mostly fine distichia without clinical discomfort. Twelve per cent required repeat electrolysis. Complications were infrequent: five dogs had scarring or hypopigmentation of the eyelid margin. In part 2, 18 dogs were re-examined. Ten had distichia recurrence, six had eyelid scarring and five had depigmentation associated with electrolysis. Two dogs had occasional clinical signs thought to be related to distichiasis. All owners perceived their dogs' ocular comfort to be improved following blend electrolysis. Brachycephalic breeds, most notably English bulldogs, are over-represented in this population. Blend electrolysis appears an effective treatment for resolution of clinical signs. [Abstract copyright: © British Veterinary Association 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.]

Citation

Ioannides, J., Everson, R., Matas Riera, M., & Dawson, C. (2020). A description of blend electrolysis for treatment of canine distichiasis: 78 cases (2012-2017). Veterinary Record,

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Sep 8, 2020
• Publication Date: Oct 14, 2020
• Deposit Date: Oct 29, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 15, 2021
• Journal: The Veterinary record
• Print ISSN: 0042-4900
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: blend, blend electrolysis, distichia, distichiasis, electrolysis
• Public URL: https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1375229