Silicone Tube Intubation of the Lacrimal Drainage System

Rc, Pashby; Je, Rathbun

doi:10.1001/archopht.1979.01020020060014

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“…The success rates reported for silicone intubation range from 69% to 100% in various studies. [13][14][15][16] The 94.5% success rate noted in the present study is entirely comparable to these previously reported results. (Table 4-comparison of success rate) …”

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confidence: 45%

Evaluation of Functional Outcome of Silicone Intubation on Patency of Lacrimal System in Canalicular Obstruction and Revision Surgeries

Joshi¹

2018

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Evaluation of Functional Outcome of Silicone Intubation on Patency of Lacrimal System in Canalicular Obstruction and Revision Surgeries

Joshi¹

2018

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“…Intubation of the naso-lacrimal duct was pioneered in 1969 by Quickert and Dryden and success rates have ranged from 25% (Pashby & Rathburn 1979) to 60% (Sohn et al 1990). Previous studies have failed to prove the beneficial effects of isolated balloon dilatation at the site of obstruction.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 45%

Dilatation and stenting for naso‐lacrimal duct obstruction, A pilot project

Shankar

Gupta

Walsh

1999

Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica

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ABSTRACT.Purpose: Obstruction of the naso-lacrimal duct has traditionally been treated by dacryocystorhinostomy. This pilot project aimed to evaluate the use of stents as an alternative approach to the treatment of naso-lacrimal duct obstruction. Methods: Six patients with naso-lacrimal duct obstruction underwent a preprocedural dacryocystogram to confirm the site of obstruction. Under local anaesthesia, they subsequently underwent dilatation of the naso-lacrimal duct using a guide wire and a plastic dilator aided by fluoroscopy and digital subtraction imaging. The stent was then placed with its head in the lacrimal sac and tail protruding out of the naso-lacrimal duct into the inferior meatus. Dacryocystography was repeated to confirm patency. Patients were followed up for a minimum of 12 months. Results: The procedure was successfully completed in four of the six patients. In one patient, we failed to negotiate the guide wire and in one, a false passage was created. All four successful cases were rendered asymptomatic and their lacrimal passages remained patent at 12 months. Conclusion: Naso-lacrimal duct dilatation and stenting is a viable alternative to conventional dacryocystorhinostomy in the treatment of naso-lacrimal duct obstruction and merits a larger trial.

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“…Various authors have reported 90 -100 % result in children with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction. [10][11][12][13][14][15][16] In this study the success rate in adults is 84.9%. In literature the success rate in adults varies from 60% to 75.9% depending on the period of follow up.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 47%