Transcanalicular removal of silastic nasolacrimal tubes.
Removal of nasolacrimal tubes is often an awkward procedure when performed transnasally, especially in children and apprehensive adults. We evaluated in a prospective fashion the transcanalicular route to retrieve nasolacrimal tubes. Overall, this technique was well tolerated by patients and easy to perform. Tube breakage during removal may be a complication.
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000601:surgery*; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000151:congenital; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011446:Prospective Studies; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012086:Reoperation; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D012826:Silicone Elastomers