Resumen

ESTRADA, Rubén D et al. Melting ulcer in a colt: clinical management and evolution. Rev Colom Cienc Pecua [online]. 2013, vol.26, n.1, pp.31-36. ISSN 0120-0690.

Anamnesis: a colt showing a whitish coloration accompanied by abundant secretion on the left eye was examined. Clinical and laboratory findings: at ophthalmological examination, signs of melting ulcer were observed. Culture isolation revealed positive growing of Flavobacterium sp. and Gram-negative rods. Treatment approach: several keratectomies and tarsorrhaphies, as well as exhaustive antiproteinases, antiinflammatory, and antibiotic treatments, were conducted. Treatment focused on reducing inflammatory response, eliminating infective organisms, and promoting epithelial healing. Colt showed complete recovery of vision after 3 months. Conclusions: clinical management of melting ulcer implies exhaustive, though unexpensive, treatment.

Palabras clave : cornea; keratectomy; keratomalacia; ophthalmology; tarsorrhaphy.

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