title: New techniques in suture-aided tear duct intubation.
abstract: Modifications in the technique of nasolacrimal duct intubation by suture pull-through are presented, improving suture accessibility within the nose. A method of joining the tubing ends without the disadvantages of a knot is described.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000601:surgery*; D009301:Nasolacrimal Duct / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques