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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Canalicular Laceration--repair

Canalicular Laceration--repair

Category(ies): Oculoplastics
Posted: February 8, 2008

Canalicular Laceration--repair
Shows the lacerated upper eyelid involving the superior canaliculus. A Pigtail probe has been passed through the intact inferior punctum and exits the torn proximal end of the lacerated canaliculus within the wound.
Canalicular Laceration--repair
Shows the pigtail probe now within the distal end of the superior canaliculus. A silicone stent has been passed through the intact inferior canaliculus and now is seen within the wound.
Branched Retinal Vein Occlusion
Shows closure of the lid skin after canalicular repair with silicone stenting has been completed.