Surgery for the Congenital Lacrimal Fistula
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 801-804, 2002.
Artigo
em Coreano
| 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.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Silicones
/
Estudos Retrospectivos
/
Fístula
/
Intubação
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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