[Surgical treatment of posttraumatic lower canaliculus interruption and results of treatment estimation].
The authors present the method of surgical treatment of posttraumatic lower canaliculus interruption using intubation through upper lacrimal canaliculus. The lacrimal system was intubated through the upper lacrimal canaliculus with a silicone drainage system for 6 weeks. The results were estimated on a base of dacrocystography and scyntygraphy of lacrimal system after 6 month. The presented surgical treatment is both easy for a beginning surgeon and brings good functional results.
Rekas
Marek
M
Z Kliniki Okulistycznej Wojskowego Instytutu Medycznego w Warszawie.
Rózycki
Radosław
R
Lewczuk
Katarzyna
K
D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*