A new groove director for simplified nasolacrimal intubation

Authors
Anderson, RL Yen, MT Hwang, IP Lucci, LM
Citation
Rl. Anderson et al., A new groove director for simplified nasolacrimal intubation, ARCH OPHTH, 119(9), 2001, pp. 1368-1370
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology,"da verificare
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
ISSN journal
00039950 → ACNP
Volume
119
Issue
9
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1368 - 1370
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-9950(200109)119:9<1368:ANGDFS>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Silicone intubation is commonly performed to maintain patency of the lacrim al drainage system. We describe a new lacrimal groove director, designed to simplify retrieval of the metal Crawford probe with minimal trauma to the nasal mucosa. This instrument can also be used to infracture or medialize t he inferior turbinate in both pediatric and adult, populations during nasol acrimal duct intubation or external or endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy.