Treatment of the SmartPLUG-related Canaliculitis
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1768-1773, 2009.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-96519
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report on the treatment approach of canaliculitis related to SmartPLUG use and its clinical manifestation.METHODS:
A retrospective chart review of eight patients who had canaliculitis after the insertion of the SmartPLUG was conducted.RESULTS:
Seven out of eight cases with canaliculitis related to the SmartPLUG required extraction of the SmartPLUG. While four cases were removed with only retrograde massage, two cases required surgical treatment.CONCLUSIONS:
Canaliculitis related to SmartPLUG use is rarely reported. However, canaliculitis as a complication is difficult to treat and often leads to surgery. In canaliculitis related to SmartPLUG use, retrograde massage as a non-surgical method for the simple and effective removal of the SmartPLUG can be beneficial.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Corneal Ulcer
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Retrospective Studies
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Dacryocystitis
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Canaliculitis
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Massage
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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