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Temporary tarsorrhaphy for proptosis, dog
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Temporary tarsorrhaphy for proptosis, dog

    A complete temporary tarsorrhaphy has been placed under anesthesia in a Pug with proptosis using 5-0 silk and stents comprised of tubing for intravenous fluid administration.

Courtesy of UC Davis Comparative Ophthalmology Service.

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