The slit canaliculus.
Canalicular stent tubes were inserted in patients at canaliculo-dacryocystorhinostomy, dacryocystorhinostomy with a common internal punctum membrane, or at dacryocystorhinostomy with small mucosal anastomosis. Canalicular slits occurred in 16% of cases, more often with polyethylene than with silicone, and more often with increased duration of implantation. With a large patent mucosal flap anastomosis, slitting did not significantly impair function. The need for adequate mucosal anastomosis is emphasized in the treatment of canalicular disease.
D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000293:injuries*; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D011095:Polyethylenes; D012828:Silicones
D011095:Polyethylenes; D012828:Silicones