Melting corneal ulcer management in a greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis).

Abstract

Acute unilateral keratomalacia, probably secondary to trauma, occurred in a greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) transferred between zoologic facilities. Following 2 days of medical treatment, a 360 degrees conjunctival surgical graft was performed. Staphylococcus and yeast were isolated from a perioperative culture of the affected eye and were treated with antimicrobials. There was rapid healing and minimal midcorneal scar formation with peripheral corneal clarity.

• Authors: A R Gandolf, A M Willis, E S Blumer, M W Atkinson
• Journal: Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (J Zoo Wildl Med) Vol. 31 Issue 1 Pg. 112-7 (Mar 2000) ISSN: 1042-7260 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10884136 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Animals
• Animals, Zoo
• Conjunctiva (transplantation)
• Corneal Ulcer (surgery, veterinary)
• Male
• Perissodactyla
• Transplantation, Autologous (veterinary)