Vein grafting in nasolacrimal system reconstruction.
Obliteration of the tract after conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy is one of the main complications associated with the procedure. The use of a saphenous vein graft which covers the tube may aid in establishing an immediate lined tract for the tube when performing a conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy. Another possible use for the vein graft is in anastomosing the parotid duct to the inferior cul-de-sac when performing a parotid duct transfer. The vein graft makes parotid duct transfer easier and helps control the amount of saliva delivered to the eye. A case report is presented.
D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000601:surgery*; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000601:surgery*; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000601:surgery; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation*