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Application of anastomosis with dacryocystotomy and retrograde intubation in treatment of traumatic lacrimal canaliculi laceration

Xia Hong-hui, Cong-Yi Li, Wei Fan, Yong-Yu Yao, Jian-Rong Dai

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AIM: To discuss the application of anastomosis in traumatic lacrimal canaliculi laceration. METHODS: Totally 21 patients of which nasal end can not be found out were treated with anastomosis combined dacryocystotomy and retrograde intubation. RESULTS: All the patients were followed up postoperatively for 1 year to 2 years. The total effective rate was 95.2%. CONCLUSION: The anastomosis with dacryocystotomy and retrograde intubation is a affirmative and available method in treatment of traumatic lacrimal canaliculi laceration.

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Key concepts: Lacrimal canaliculi, Intubation, Medicine, Surgery, Anastomosis, Bone canaliculus, Anatomy