Punctum to punctum adhesion after dacryocystorhinostomy using silicone tubes.
Adhesion between the upper and lower punctum is described after dacryocystorhinostomy with silicone stent intubation. The cause is attributed to trauma at the punctal openings and a tight silicone stent loop. Advice is given on how to avoid the complication.
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Ophthalmology Department, West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, UK.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects; D000267:Tissue Adhesions
D012826:Silicone Elastomers