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Intubation of the lacrimal system.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2487232     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Obstruction of the lacrimal passage in infants and young children can often be overcome by simple probing; however, in some cases, intubation is necessary to maintain patency. This paper describes the instruments needed and the method of insertion and removal of silicone tubes. Placement of the tubes is done under general anesthesia, but removal is accomplished easily in the office.
Authors:
J S Crawford
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery     Volume:  5     ISSN:  0740-9303     ISO Abbreviation:  Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg     Publication Date:  1989  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-03-08     Completed Date:  1991-03-08     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8508431     Medline TA:  Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  261-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Child
Equipment Design
Equipment Failure
Humans
Infant
Intubation* / instrumentation,  methods
Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / therapy*
Nasolacrimal Duct*
Silicones
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Silicones

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