[Digital dacryography after insertion of silicone probes after interruption of the lacrimal ducts in childhood].
Digital dacryography with image subtraction permits a very detailed visualization of the lacrimal pathway, evaluating long-term results of emergency surgery on resected lacrimal canaliculi with silicon probe in children. 65 pediatric patients with traumatic injuries of the eyelid have been treated in emergency surgery with introduction of a silicon catheter. 28/65 patients presented in follow-up the symptom of the "wet-eye": 13 of these patients have been examined with digital dacryography. The examination has permitted exclusion of an organic stenosis or a post-surgical complication of the reconstructed tear duct. The results suggest that the symptom of the "wet-eye" may be explained by a loss of the suction mechanism of the lacrimal papilla.
Ragozzino
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Radiologico, Azienda Autonoma Ospedaliera A. Cardarelli-Napoli, II. Servizio.
Corvino
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de Ritis
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Diettrich
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Sbordone
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D000293:Adolescent; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005143:Eyelids / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male