ABRAÇADEIRA DE NÁILON NA CORREÇÃO DE ENTRÓPIO JUVENIL EM CÃES SHAR-PEI

The entropion is the reversing of part or all of eyelid margin, causing the skin with hair rubbing the surfaces conjunctival and corneal making irritation. Entropion can be inherited or acquired and some races of dogs have predisposition. To suggest a more efficient method, with an alternative material for the temporary eyelids fixation in juvenile Shar Pei dogs, 10 animals were anesthetized and prepared properly applied the ties of nylon band in number and angle related to the degree of entropion present. A 40x16 hypodermic needle was used for the passage of the 2x8mm nylon band by subcutaneous eyelid, which the band placed in its light so that it could cross the two portions of the skin, then forming a “fold”. The animals remained with the owners, returning weekly for evaluation. The application of bands has shown itself to easy and quick implementation. The animals remained with “Elizabethan” collar because it was observed itching in the first 72 hours after application of bands. There was no presence of bleeding or formation of infectious process in any of the procedures performed. The permanence of bands in the eyelids effectively, ensuring patency of eyelid margins, ranged between 5 and 12 weeks, with an average length of stay of 8 weeks. Some animals had to be reoperated and were followed until the final blepharoplasty. Complications are observed for the itching and the initial discomfort. The 2x8mm nylon band whether it is in material cheap, easy sterilization, with rapid and effective application in cases of juvenile entropion in Shar Pei dogs, maintaining the security and integrity of ocular balls for 8 weeks on average and can thus be recommended its clinical use.