[Partial canaliculus transplantation (author's transl)].
In some cases of palpebral tumors, causing epiphora by canalicular obstruction, surgical reconstruction of the lacrimal system is necessary . The defect of the nasal part of the lower lid is closed by transplantation of the nasal part of the upper lid of the other eye, including a part of the canaliculus. Three patients suffering from basaliomas in the region of the lower canaliculus were treated by this method. Good cosmetic and functional results were achieved.
D000368:Aged; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods
Die partielle Canaliculustransplantation.