IP International Journal of Aesthetic and Health Rejuvenation

Monocanalicular repair using angiocatheter tube as a stent in secondary level eye hospital

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Article Type : Case Report

Author Details: Suresh Rasaily, Sulaxmi katuwal, Santosh subedi, Nita Sunam, Jyoti Sapkota, Aric Vaidya

Volume : 1

Issue : 1

Online ISSN : XXXX

Print ISSN : XXXX

Article First Page : 6

Article End Page : 8

Abstract

Canalicular lacerations can result from direct or indirect injury to the canalicular system.
Case 1: A 34 -year-old male had lower canalicular laceration in left eye with a sharp object. An angiocatheter tube was used as a stent for canalicular reconstruction.
Case 2: A 52-year-old male had road traffic accident sustaining injury in right eye resulted in a conjunctival tear in lower fornix, lid tear involving the canaliculus and medial and lateral canthi laceration. All of the structures were repaired successfully during a single procedure. An angiocatheter tube was used as a stent for canalicular reconstruction.
The focus of these report is on the method used, as well as the material for the repair in a rural hospital.
Conclusion: Angiocatheter tube can be a suitable alternative to silicone tube for canalicular repair.

Keywords: Canalicular reconstruction, Angiocatheter tube.

Doi No:-10.18231