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[Ritleng-lacrimal intubation system for injured canaliculi]
1Univ.-Augenklinik Graz.
Background:
Intubation of the lacrimal pathway is used to restore the canaliculi. This procedure is often complicated by the so called accordion-phenomenon.
Patients And Methods:
During the last 4 years we used a new system for lacrimal intubation: the Silicon intubationset designed by Ritleng. It consists of a silicon tube which is connected to a polypropylene tube and a stainless probe for lacrimal insertion. We used this set in 24 lacrimal lacerations of the lacrimal pathway.
Results:
With this lacrimal intubation set lacerated canalicula in 24 patients could be quickly reapproximated in 20 minutes under general anesthesia without complications.
Conclusion:
The silicon intubation set allows quick and safe silicon tubing of injured canalicula. The new intubation set is a great advantage in operating of lacerated canalicula and suitable even for surgeons in training.