Effects of radiofrequency hyperthermia on the healthy canine cornea
Radiofrequency hyperthermia was used to induce axial corneal lesions in the eyes of 10 dogs. Clinical observations were continued for up to 6 months, using biomicroscopy and indirect ophthalmoscopy. Eyes were harvested at intervals for light and electron microscopic evaluation. Clinical alterations included immediate corneal opacification and epithelial disruption at the site of electrode contact. Ulcerative keratitis persisted for 4 to 6 days, accompanied by anterior uveitis. Additional corneal changes included stromal thinning, edema, and vascularization. Final evaluation revealed negligible alterations in corneal contour or clarity 6 months after treatment. Microscopically, epithelial and superficial stromal necrosis preceded epithelial loss. Stromal alterations included edema (associated with focal endothelial detachments), vascularization, and inflammatory cell infiltration. Recovery was characterized by keratocytic hyperplasia and hypertrophy, epithelial proliferation, and stromal condensation.
- Research Organization:
- Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge
- OSTI ID:
- 5734993
- Journal Information:
- Am. J. Vet. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Vet. Res.; (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN AJVRA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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