Abstract:

Objective    To investigate the use and value of silicon tube double-passage intubation in anastomosis for superior and inferior lacrimal canalicular laceration. Methods    The clinical data of 15 patients (15 eyes) who underwent silicon tube double-passage intubation in anastomosis for superior and inferior lacrimal canalicular laceration were reviewed. The follow-up was from 3 months to 2 years. Results        The shape of eyelid and inner canthus were normal while the silicon tube was in place. Though mild epiphora was observed within the first three months after the surgery,  no foreign body sensation, hyperemia or secretions was noted in all cases. No prolapse of silicon tube and other complications occurred. Without epiphora in all  the patients, irrigation of lacrimal passage was easy and smooth after tube extraction. Conclusion    Silicone tube double-passage intubation could help link the canalicular ends firmly, which is satisfying method to treat superior and inferior lacrimal canalicular laceration, with few complications, good efficacy, and normal appearance.

Key words: Superior and inferior lacrimal canalicular laceration, Silicon tube, Double-passage intubation