[Treatment of therapy resistant congenital postsaccular lacrimal duct stenosis with the flexible indwelling catheter].
A flexible silicone-rubber suturamide retention tube, the procedure of intubation and special instruments for the repair of persistent congenital nasolacrimal duct obstructions are described. The results of the treatment of 8 infants are discussed. With the exception of one functional failure, the very good results are due to the histological compatibility and flexibility of the silicone-rubber suturamide tube and its careful introduction. This technique is not indicated if there are osseous anomalies of the nasolacrimal canal and a functionless ectatic tear sac. Then, and in the case of restenosis, an external dacryocystorhinostomy after Toti ought to be performed.
D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000151:congenital*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013666:Tears / Q000378:metabolism; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
Die Behandlung der therapieresistenten angeborenen postsakkalen Tränennasenwegsstenose mit der flexiblen Verweilsonde.