Marissak KalpravidhPranee TuntivanichSimon VongsakulSudson SirivaidyapongChulalongkorn UniversityMahidol University2018-09-132018-09-132009-01-01Veterinary Research Communications. Vol.33, No.8 (2009), 1003-1012016573802-s2.0-70949096836https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/28377Transplantation of canine amniotic membrane (AM) in conjunction with a third eyelid flap was performed after the removal of large dermoids by keratectomy and conjunctivectomy on 7 eyes of 7 dogs. Corneal epithelialization was completed within 2 weeks after the transplantation. Five eyes attained normal transparency of the cornea within 5 weeks. Slight pigmentation of the bulbar conjunctiva at the limbus was observed in 1 dog that had pre-existing pigmentary keratitis. Neovascularization and scarring of the cornea and impaired vision were not found in any dogs at 8 weeks after the transplantation. In conclusion, transplantation of canine AM can promote corneal healing after the excision of large dermoids in dogs. © 2009 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.Mahidol UniversityVeterinaryArticleSCOPUS10.1007/s11259-009-9319-z