Canaliculitis: The incidence of long-term epiphora following canaliculotomy

Anand, Seema; Hollingworth, Kay; Kumar, Vinod; Sandramouli, Soupramanien

doi:10.1076/orbi.23.1.19.28985

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“…This same study also noted the formation of a canalicular fistula in 1 patient postoperatively. Anand et al 4 found 4 of 15 patients to have epiphora by a follow-up questionnaire, though 3 of the patients had previous lacrimal system pathology. Khu et al 8 reported a technique of canaliculotomy (beginning 2 mm from the punctum and extending the length of the canaliculus) and curettage followed by Mini-Monoka stent (FCI Ophthalmics, Inc., Pembroke, MA) insertion to prevent canalicular stricture.…”

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Vertical Canaliculotomy With Retrograde Expression of Concretions for the Treatment of Canaliculitis

Perumal

Meyer

2015

Ophthalmic Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

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Many reported surgical procedures for the treatment of canaliculitis involve the use of a curette, an instrument with sharp edges, that could potentially damage the lining of the canaliculus. Previous studies examining these procedures have reported canalicular stricture and dysfunction postoperatively. The current technique of vertical canaliculotomy with retrograde expression of canalicular contents described herein has been effective, limits iatrogenic trauma, and had a low incidence of postoperative complications in this series.

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“…These procedures have been reported to have relatively good success rates, although the potential for canalicular scarring and/ or dysfunction exists. 2,[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Herein, the authors report experience using a technique of vertical canaliculotomy with retrograde expression of concretions for the treatment of canaliculitis.…”

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Vertical Canaliculotomy With Retrograde Expression of Concretions for the Treatment of Canaliculitis

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Meyer

2015

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“…Curettage with or without one-snip punctoplasty [1], and canaliculotomy [7] were the techniques used in the treatment of chronic canaliculitis. Canalicular dilation may develop along with canaliculitis.…”

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Actinomyces canaliculitis and its surgical treatment

et al. 2012

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The objective of this article is to describe four rare cases of Actinomyces israelii canaliculitis and their surgical treatment in a case series consisting of four cases of Actinomyces israelii canaliculitis. Patient charts were reviewed retrospectively. All four patients presented with epiphora, recurrent conjunctivitis, swelling around the superior canaliculus, and mucopurulent punctal discharge persisting despite medical treatments. Two patients with large canalicular dilation were treated with canaliculoplasty and the other two patients with minimal canalicular dilation were treated with one-snip punctoplasty. The specimens that were evacuated were sent for microbiological and histopathological examinations. The results showed that Actinomyces israelii was isolated in all patients. After medical and surgical treatment, the patients experienced resolution of signs and symptoms. The disease did not recur during the 2-4-year follow-up period. In conclusion Canaliculoplasty with canalicular intubation and one-snip punctoplasty may be safe and efficacious techniques in largely dilated canaliculum and mildly dilated canaliculum, respectively, with no demonstrable risk of post-treatment epiphora in patients with Actinomyces canaliculitis.

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“…Entretanto, devido a raridade, apesar do quadro clínico típico, o diagnóstico não é feito, ficando o paciente exposto a muitos procedimentos diagnósticos e terapêuticos que são instituídos desnecessariamente (2) . Muitas vezes o paciente passa por muitos profissionais antes que se estabeleça o diagnósti-co. Comenta-se que a média para se estabelecer o diagnóstico desta afecção gira por volta de três anos (1) e que cerca de 50% dos casos possuem diagnóstico tardio (15) . O motivo deste relato de casos é justamente chamar a atenção do leitor sobre a possibilidade do diagnóstico, aproveitando para comentar a experiência do serviço com o tratamento.…”

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Canaliculites: apresentação de série de casos atendidos na Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu-UNESP - com ênfase no tratamento realizado

Schellini¹,

Sales²,

Carvalho³

et al. 2011

Rev. bras.oftalmol.

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RESUMOA canaliculite é uma afecção rara da via lacrimal. Os autores apresentam uma série de cinco casos tratados na Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu-UNESP, comentam os achados à luz da literatura pertinente e tecem considerações sobre o tratamento efetuado, ressaltando que a canaliculotomia pode ter bons resultados mesmo que o canalículo não receba suturas ou moldes.Descritores: Doenças do aparelho lacrimal/diagnóstico; Doenças do aparelho lacrimal/terapia; Infecções oculares/terapia; Relato de casos ABSTRACT Canaliculitis is a rare disorder of the lacrimal system. The authors present five cases treated at the Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu-UNESP. The findings according to the literature review are comment with considerations on the treatment performed and emphasizing that the canaliculotomy may have good results even without canaliculus sutures or stents.

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Canaliculitis: The incidence of long-term epiphora following canaliculotomy

Abstract: Canaliculotomy is safe and efficacious in the treatment of lacrimal canaliculitis with no demonstrable risk of posttreatment epiphora.

Cited by 70 publications

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Vertical Canaliculotomy With Retrograde Expression of Concretions for the Treatment of Canaliculitis

Vertical Canaliculotomy With Retrograde Expression of Concretions for the Treatment of Canaliculitis

Actinomyces canaliculitis and its surgical treatment

Canaliculites: apresentação de série de casos atendidos na Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu-UNESP - com ênfase no tratamento realizado

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