Titre | Cataract surgery with foldable intraocular lens implants in a juvenile, captive Bonobo, a monkey from Democratic Republic of Congo. A case report |
Abstract Nr. | P117 |
But | To report a cataract extraction with foldable lens implants in a juvenile Bonobo from the Democratic Republic of Congo |
Méthodes | A case report |
Résultats | a 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. |
Conclusion | This is a rare case of bilateral cataract extraction with foldable lens implants in a Bonobo, a monkey. |
Nom | KAIMBO WA KAIMBO |
Initiales | D |
Institut | Department of Ophthalmology, University of Kinshasa |
Ville | Kinshasa |
Nom | BRABANT |
Initiales | P |
Institut | Hospital of Kortrijk |
Ville | Kortrijk |
Nom | MEHL |
Initiales | F |
Institut | The Sanctuary of Lola Ya Bonobo |
Ville | Kinshasa |
Nom | ANDRE |
Initiales | C |
Institut | The Sanctuary of Lola Ya Bonobo |
Ville | Kinshasa |