[Can intubation of stenotic tear passages replace major surgical intervention?].
In a short survey the technical difficulties occurring at the intubation of stenotic tear passages are presented. In conclusion, a simple 'blood free' method is advised as promising; consisting of the putting through of a 'Silastic tube' through both lacrymal points with the help of a curved canula probe (Fulmek).
D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000379:methods*; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D010969:Plastics
D010969:Plastics
Kann die Durchfädelung stenosierter Tränenwege grössere chirurgische Eingriffe ersetzen?