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Silicone-Loop Repair of the Torn Canaliculus

1976; American Medical Association; Volume: 94; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1001/archopht.1976.03910040664014

1538-3601

A. D. Adams,

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Internal splinting with silicone tubing is now a well-established principle of lacrimal canaliculus repair, but fixation of the tubing ends is often unsatisfactory. The use of an internal suture allows this tubing to be converted into a small, continuous loop that is inconspicuous, cannot be inadvertently pulled out, and can remain in position indefinitely.