A modified glass tube for conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy

Arch Ophthalmol. 1985 Aug;103(8):1229-30. doi: 10.1001/archopht.1985.01050080141036.

Abstract

The standard glass tube used with a conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy is subject to spontaneous displacement. Either internal displacement into the surgically created passageway or external displacement and loss are possible. We have modified the tube by adding a flange 4 to 6 mm from the tube's top. This anchors the tube and significantly reduces postoperative tube mobility. Many procedures that would otherwise fail can be salvaged by using this new tube.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Glass
  • Humans
  • Intubation / instrumentation
  • Intubation / methods*
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / surgery*
  • Nasolacrimal Duct / surgery*