[Reconstruction of the lacrimal canaliculi (author's transl)].
The different methods of reconstructing obliterated lacrimal canaliculi are described. At the Eye Clinic in Erlangen Henderson's method is prefered. Into a new canal between the lacrimal punctum and the lacrimal sac a tube of polyethylene is introduced and remains there for some weeks. About 60% of the reconstruction lacrimal canaliculi were still open after months and years.
D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D009301:Nasolacrimal Duct / Q000601:surgery*
Rekonstruktion der Tränenröhrchen