Intranasal visualization for nasolacrimal duct intubation.
OBJECTIVE
To improve intranasal visualization of nasolacrimal procedures we use a self-retaining nasal speculum with or without a sinuscope.


CONCLUSIONS
Placement and retrieval of silicone stents can be accomplished with less trauma than with a blind sweep technique. Additionally, the valve of Hasner can be seen and the creation of false passages avoided.
Eisenbaum
A M
AM
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, USA.
McClatchey
S K
SK
Pashley
N R
NR
D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007440:Intubation / Q000379:methods*; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D009301:Nasolacrimal Duct / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D012826:Silicone Elastomers