J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2000 Nov;41(11):2327-2331.

Clinical Results of Silicone Intubation for Epiphora Patients

• Park HJ
• Hwang WS

Abstract

In this study, silicone intubation was performed for punctal stenosis in 26 eyes (group 1), incomplete nasolacrimal duct obstruction in 65 eyes (group 2), and complete nasolacrimal duct obstruction in 62 eyes (group 3).Follow up period was 3~14 months (mean 6 months).After intubation, 22 eyes (84.6%) in group 1, 50 eyes (76.9%)in group 2, and 25 eyes (40.3%)in group 3 showed no epiphora.The success rates based on age were 100%under 10 years, 67.2%between 10 years and 50 years, and 65.4%above 50 years.81.8%in male patients and 58.3%in female patients showed improvement.The most common complication was itching sensation.In summary, silicone intubation can be an alternative to dacryocystorhinostomy in patients who have punctal stenosis and incomplete obstruction of nasolacrimal duct system.

Keyword

Silicone intubation; Nasolacrimal duct obstruction

MeSH Terms

Constriction, Pathologic
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Female
Humans
Intubation*
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases*
Male
Nasolacrimal Duct
Pruritus
Silicones*
Silicones