Punctal and vertical canaliculus lacerations

Ophthalmic Surg. 1989 Jul;20(7):514-6.

Abstract

We report a patient with a rare form of laceration through the lower punctum, vertical canaliculus, ampulla, and lower eyelid. A modification of a standard canalicular laceration repair involving the use of silk stent in the canalicular system is described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Eyelids / injuries*
  • Eyelids / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / injuries*
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / surgery
  • Male
  • Suture Techniques
  • Tears / metabolism