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Ocular alkali lesions in dogs: acetylcysteine and blood serum effects

Lesões oculares por álcali em cães: efeitos da acetilcisteína e do soro sangüíneo

Ophthalmic lesions induced by contact with Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at 3 M concentration in 42 dogs, divided into three groups (G1, G2 and G3), respectively treated with autogenous blood serum, acetylcysteine and a balanced saline solution were investigated. Comparison of the three groups in terms of clinical and microscopical findings showed no significant differences between groups.

Eye; Dogs; Eye


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