| Use of mini-monoka stents for punctal/canalicular stenosis. | |
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PMID: 22241928 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Proximal lacrimal system stenosis may cause debilitating epiphora and recurrent ocular infections. Mini-monoka stents are primarily used in the management of canalicular lacerations. Evidence regarding their use to treat punctal/canalicular stenosis is sparse. Compared with dacryocystorhinostomy, a punctocanaliculoplasty with mini-monoka stenting is quicker, less invasive with reduced postoperative complications/recovery time. AIMS: To assess the effectiveness of mini-monoka punctocanaliculoplasty for treatment of punctal/canalicular stenosis. METHODS: A retrospective case note analysis was performed on 77 consecutive patients (123 eyes). RESULTS: 73% of eyes had punctal stenosis, 72% had canalicular stenosis; 46% had a combination of the above. 20% had some degree of lid laxity and 29% had nasolacrimal duct stenosis. 101 eyes (82%) had significant improvement in symptoms and were discharged without further intervention. Excluding the patients with structural comorbidity the success rate improved to 88%. CONCLUSIONS: Mini-monoka punctocanaliculoplasty is an effective, safe, simple and relatively non-invasive treatment strategy for the management of epiphora secondary to punctal and/or canalicular stenosis. |
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Authors:
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R N Hussain; H Kanani; T McMullan |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2012-01-12 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The British journal of ophthalmology Volume: 96 ISSN: 1468-2079 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Ophthalmol Publication Date: 2012 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-04-17 Completed Date: 2012-06-06 Revised Date: 2012-11-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0421041 Medline TA: Br J Ophthalmol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 671-3 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Ophthalmology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester LE1 5WW, UK. rumanahussain@hotmail.com |
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Eyelids
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surgery* Humans Intubation* Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / surgery* Nasolacrimal Duct / surgery* Retrospective Studies Silicones Stents* Treatment Outcome |
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0/Silicones |
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Br J Ophthalmol. 2012 Oct;96(10):1349
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22685094
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