Periorbital fat and extraocular muscles are retained to enhance the postsurgical cosmetic effect.
All enucleated globes should be submitted for histopathologic analysis, unless known trauma is the cause of the enucleation.
Postoperative swelling is common but typically resolves within five days.
MOST COMMON COMPLICATIONS AND DIFFICULTY
Failure to properly ligate the ocular artery resulting in postoperative bleeding.
Do not place tension on the optic nerve, especially in cats. It can cause blindness in the opposite eye.
Perform a lateral canthotomy, then grasp the conjuctiva at the limbus and make a 360° perlimbal incision. Separate the conjunctiva, tendon's capsule, and extraocular muscles from the sclera, then ligate and secure the optic nerve.
"EXPERTS' ADVICE"
Complete removal of the lacrimal gland is required so that the defect does not fill up with tears.
Suture eyelid margins closed and dissect periconjunctival and periorbital tissue to prevent contamination.
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