Purpose: The aim of this study was to perform a retrospective review of the outcome of silicon intubation using the Ritleng probe and a modified braided silk suture (Ethicon Sutupak) fixed in a silicone tube in children with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO). Methods: Records of all children between 1 and 12 years of age who underwent silicone tube intubation with the Ritleng probe and Ethicon Sutupak suture (2-0) fixed in silicone tube for CNLDO with a minimum of 1-year follow-up were identified. The hollow Ritleng probe was inserted via the canaliculus into the inferior meatus. The Sutupak thread-guide, attached to the silicone tube, was advanced through the probe lumen and retrieved using a hook under endoscopic visualization. The tube ends were tied to each other and tube removal was planned after 3 months. Absence of watering, discharge, and matted lashes after removal of silicone tube was defined as success. Results: One hundred and fifty-two eyes of 152 children with a mean age of 3.26 ± 2.3 years were included in the study. The procedure was successful in 145 eyes (95%) after removal of the silicone intubation with relief of symptoms observed in most patients by fifth-day follow-up ( n = 120 eyes, 83%). The mean duration of follow-up was 3.48 ± 1.3 years. No other significant differences were observed between patients who did ( n = 47) and did not ( n = 105) have previous probing including success rates (95% vs. 96%, P = 0.89). Conclusion: Silicone intubation with Ritleng probe and Sutupak suture fixed in silicone tube was successful in resolution of symptoms of CNLDO in majority of patients. Using a low-cost suture did not affect success rates.
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