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AI InsightIn conclusion, it is advantageous to use Morgan’s pocket technique in NGP casesin dogs because of its easy applicability and high success rate.
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Abstract
Nictitans gland prolapse (NGP), also known as third eyelid gland prolapse or cherry eye disease, is an important eye problemthat should be treated as soon as possible in dogs. Although many surgical methods have been described, there is no consensus on themost effective technique. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the characteristics of cases and clinical outcomes of Morgan’s pockettechnique in the treatment of dogs with NGP. In this context, the characteristics of the cases were examined in 25 dogs diagnosed (29eyes) with NGP. Clinical results, recurrence, and complications were evaluated in 17 dogs (20 eyes) who underwent surgical treatmentwith Morgan’s pocket technique. The most common breeds were Terrier (28%) with 7 cases and Cane corso (20%) with 5 cases. Most ofthe patients were male (56%) by sex and less than 1 year (66%) by age. The disease was diagnosed in the acute stage in 9 cases (36%) andin the chronic stage of 16 cases (64%). The success rate of 17 patients (20 eyes) without recurrence was 94.12% (16 cases). The recurrencerate was 5.88% and the complication rate was 5.88%. In conclusion, it is advantageous to use Morgan’s pocket technique in NGP casesin dogs because of its easy applicability and high success rate. Due to the low recurrence and complication rates, its reliability is high.