title: [When should congenital lacrimal fistulae be operated? (AUTHOR'S TRANSL)].
abstract: In most cases of congenital lacrimal fistulae occuring in the ophthalmic literature the condition is diagnosed only during later life. Then, however, the congenital nature is doubtful. This paper describes a new-born with bilateral congenital lacrimal fistulae. Furthermore, the underfed patient has heart and genital malformations. The indication for surgical management of congenital lacrimal fistulae is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000150:complications; D005402:Fistula / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Wann soll eine kongenitale Tränensackfistel operiert werden