CANINE AND FELINE SURGERY 



Ectropion. 



This term is applied when the e\-ends turn outwards, 

 exposing the conjunctival mucous membrane ; it is a much 

 more rare condition than entropion or trichiasis. 



Operation. — It can be treated by the remo\al of a V-shaped 

 piece of the eyelid, the incision being carried through the 

 whole thickness of the lid, more of the mucous than of the 

 cutaneous surface being excised. The wound is then care- 



-Sketch showing ^'-shaped Incision foi: the Relief of 

 . Ectropion. 



fully sutured and treated antisepticall)'. Another method 

 of treatment consists in the application of the galvanic 

 cauter)' to the mucous surface in fine lines, a bone spatula 

 being used to protect the ej-eball itself ; the object is to cause 

 contraction of the mucous membrane b}' the formation of 

 cicatricial tissue. 



Mr. H. Gray has successfully effected the same result h\ 

 crystals of copper sulphate applied, under cocaine, trans- 

 versel)' to the mucous membrane. Immediatel)' after applica- 

 tion any excess of the caustic is carefully washed off. It 

 causes swelling and removes a small portion of mucous tissue. 



