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Repairing Traumatic Inferior Canalicular Lacerations Using a Monocanalicular Stent System.
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Veröffentlicht: | 18. Juni 2008 |
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Background: Periorbital trauma is often the cause canalicular lacerations and these are especially common through the inferior canaliculus in dog bite injuries and altercations. Even minor appearing external injuries must be thoroughly examined and often reveal complete transection of the inferior canaliculus. Re-anastomosing the canaliculus historically has been often considered tedious and poor results can lead to chronic epiphora, cosmetic alterations and the need for future procedures.
Method: Case Series reporting the primary repair of inferior canalicular lacerations using the Monoka Monocanalicuar Stent system.
Results: All three patients, ages 3, 7, and 17 (two dog bite injuries and one altercation injury), in this series had complete repair and proven re-anastomosis of the inferior canaliculus at the time of the initial surgery with minimal surgical time or difficulty, and at one month follow-up with good cosmetic results and no immediate or long term complications.
Conclusion: Inferior canalicular lacerations can be readily and completely repaired at the time of initial surgical repair using a monocanalicular stent system.