Repair of the lacerated canaliculus.
There are various techniques used to repair a lacerated canaliculus. Successful functional results are obtained with the use of soft silicone tubing as a canalicular stent. One such technique used by the authors is described.
D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D009301:Nasolacrimal Duct / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D011095:Polyethylenes; D012828:Silicones
D011095:Polyethylenes; D012828:Silicones