Surgery for the Congenital Lacrimal Fistula
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 801-804, 2002.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-223339
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Congenital lacrimal fistula, a rare developmental disorder, was reviewed to evaluate clinical features and surgical techniques with its results.METHODS:
The clinical features of 9 patients who received operation are retrospectively reviewed, including presenting symptoms, surgical techniques and their results.RESULTS:
Excision of the fistula alone was performed for cosmetic blemish and excision of fistula with bicanalicular silicone tube intubation was done for symptomatic tearing. None of the 9 patients had symptomatic or cosmetic problem postoperatively.CONCLUSIONS:
Fistulectomy with or without bicanalicular silicone tube intubation is a successful procedure for congenital lacrimal fistula.
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Main subject:
Silicones
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Retrospective Studies
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Fistula
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Intubation
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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