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TitreCataract surgery with foldable intraocular lens implants in a juvenile, captive Bonobo, a monkey from Democratic Republic of Congo. A case report
Abstract Nr.P117
ButTo report a cataract extraction with foldable lens implants in a juvenile Bonobo from the Democratic Republic of Congo
MéthodesA case report
Résultatsa 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.
ConclusionThis is a rare case of bilateral cataract extraction with foldable lens implants in a Bonobo, a monkey.
Auteur 1
NomKAIMBO WA KAIMBO
InitialesD
InstitutDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Kinshasa
VilleKinshasa
Auteur 2
NomBRABANT
InitialesP
InstitutHospital of Kortrijk
VilleKortrijk
Auteur 3
NomMEHL
InitialesF
InstitutThe Sanctuary of Lola Ya Bonobo
VilleKinshasa
Auteur 4
NomANDRE
InitialesC
InstitutThe Sanctuary of Lola Ya Bonobo
VilleKinshasa
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