Thermocautery

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• Thermocautery is contraindicated as it destroys normal eyelid structures and results in scarring.
• To repair entropion, thermocautery is applied to the outside of the eyelid parallel to the lid margin.
• The dtatouage with the electric lancet or of the thermocautery is carried out under local anaesthesia.
• 2 The Association considers that if thermocautery is to be used, it should be carried out only by veterinary surgeons to ensure there is understanding of the pathological processes involved, with provision of effective anaesthesia and post-operative analgesia.
• The thermocautery is doubtless the best agent for this treatment.

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