Punctoplasty Using a Radiofrequency Surgical Unit for Punctal Stenosis
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
; : 1727-1731, 2012.
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em Ko
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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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Assunto principal:
Seguimentos
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Constrição Patológica
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Fluoresceína
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Olho
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Doenças do Aparelho Lacrimal
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article