Rashmi G Mathew1, Jane M Olver. 1. Department of Oculoplastics, Western Eye Hospital, London NW1 5QH, United Kingdom. rashmi.mathew@doctors.org.uk
Abstract
PURPOSE: To describe a simple and effective technique to insert the mini-monoka mono-canalicular stent using a nettleship dilator, without the need for a snip-procedure. METHODS: Description of a surgical technique. RESULTS: Mini-monoka stents have been shown to have a high rate of stent migration and premature loss when combined with a one-snip procedure. Our technique preserves the annular ring of the punctum and thus reduces the likelihood of these complications. CONCLUSION: This is a practical technique for the insertion of the mini-monoka monocanalicular stent for acquired punctual stenosis.
PURPOSE: To describe a simple and effective technique to insert the mini-monoka mono-canalicular stent using a nettleship dilator, without the need for a snip-procedure. METHODS: Description of a surgical technique. RESULTS: Mini-monoka stents have been shown to have a high rate of stent migration and premature loss when combined with a one-snip procedure. Our technique preserves the annular ring of the punctum and thus reduces the likelihood of these complications. CONCLUSION: This is a practical technique for the insertion of the mini-monoka monocanalicular stent for acquired punctual stenosis.
Authors: Sameh S Mandour; Khaled E Said-Ahmed; Hany A Khairy; Moataz F Elsawy; Marwa A Zaky Journal: J Ophthalmol Date: 2019-01-14 Impact factor: 1.909