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Transcanalicular removal of silastic nasolacrimal tubes
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|September 1, 1995
Abstract:
Removal of nasolacrimal tubes is often an awkward procedure when performed transnasally, especially in children and apprehensive adults. We evaluated in a prospective fashion the transcanalicular route to retrieve nasolacrimal tubes. Overall, this technique was well tolerated by patients and easy to perform. Tube breakage during removal may be a complication.