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TitelCataract surgery with foldable intraocular lens implants in a juvenile, captive Bonobo, a monkey from Democratic Republic of Congo. A case report
Abstract Nr.P117
DoelTo report a cataract extraction with foldable lens implants in a juvenile Bonobo from the Democratic Republic of Congo
MethodesA case report
Resultatena 7-year-old male, captive Bonobo, named Kipolo, was examined because of history of decreased vision. On slit-lamp examination bilateral cataract was found. The cataracts were surgically removed and foldable intraocular lenses were implanted. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications. After 10 months postoperatively, Kipolo is doing well and his vision is restored; he is sexually active and integrated in the groups of Bonobo.
ConclusieThis is a rare case of bilateral cataract extraction with foldable lens implants in a Bonobo, a monkey.
Auteur 1
NaamKAIMBO WA KAIMBO
InitialenD
InstituutDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Kinshasa
StadKinshasa
Auteur 2
NaamBRABANT
InitialenP
InstituutHospital of Kortrijk
StadKortrijk
Auteur 3
NaamMEHL
InitialenF
InstituutThe Sanctuary of Lola Ya Bonobo
StadKinshasa
Auteur 4
NaamANDRE
InitialenC
InstituutThe Sanctuary of Lola Ya Bonobo
StadKinshasa
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