Punctoplasty Using a Radiofrequency Surgical Unit for Punctal Stenosis
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1727-1731, 2012.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-108081
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To introduce and assess the results of punctoplasty using a radiofrequency surgical unit for punctal stenosis.METHODS:
Patients who complained of epiphora, had an intact lacrimal pathway below puncti, and underwent punctoplasty with the Ellman Surgitron F.F.P.F were evaluated in the present study.RESULTS:
A total of 19 patients (31 eyes) were included in the study. The average age was 55 years (+/-15.7 years). At the last follow-up visit, 27 eyes (87%) had patent puncti, 1 eye became stenotic again, and 3 eyes were completely obstructed. Twenty-two eyes (71%) showed almost complete disappearance of dye on the fluorescein dye-disappearance test (FDDT). Twenty-five eyes (81%) had symptomatic improvement. No significant complication was reported postoperatively.CONCLUSIONS:
Punctoplasty with a radiofrequency surgical unit is a simple and effective method for punctal stenosis.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Follow-Up Studies
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Constriction, Pathologic
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Fluorescein
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Eye
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Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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