title: [Biodegradation of silicone drainage tubes in the efferent lacrimal system].
abstract: The authors present an account on their experience with biodegradation of silicone cannulas used for drainage of the efferent lacrimal system. They examined by means of a light microscope (enlargement up to 140 x) 38 cannulas, inserted into the lacrimal pathways for 1-7 months. They did not observe any biological damage of the surface of the cannula, not even when compared with non-exposed cannulas. Microbiological examination of six exposed cannulas did not reveal fungal infestation. The lacrimal pathways are not an aggressive environment for temporary cannulas.
authors.affiliation: ORL oddĕlení Nemocnice, Frýdek-Místek.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Komínek
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cervenka
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Novák
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones
vernacular_title: Biodegradace silikonových drenází v odvodném slzném systému.