title: The pigtail probe protected by silicone intubation: a combined approach to canalicular reconstruction.
abstract: We have devised a method of single-eyelid canalicular reconstruction using the pigtail probe to facilitate identification of the proximal canalicular segment following silicone stent intubation of the normal, uninjured canaliculus. A series of seven acute and two long-standing canalicular lacerations were successfully reconstructed using this technique, which minimizes the risks associated with the use of the pigtail probe.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla 32223.
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: McLeish
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bowman
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers