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8180875

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PredicateObject
rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1994-6-14
pubmed:abstractText
We designed an animal model using sheep to evaluate three methods of canalicular reconstruction after laceration: direct sutured reapposition of the canaliculus without silicone intubation (4 eyelids), silicone intubation of the canalicular system without mucosal anastomosis (14 lids) and silicone intubation with mucosal anastomosis (10 lids). We also wished to determine the appropriate time of silicone tube removal. In the canaliculi repaired using silicone intubation the tubes were removed at 4, 8 or 12 weeks. Patency of the canalicular system was assessed at 16 weeks by probing. Sections of eyelid tissue were examined histopathologically to confirm patency and to compare the tissue alteration caused by the various methods of repair. We found that silicone intubation was necessary to reestablish patency of the canaliculus and that silicone intubation with and intubation without mucosal anastomosis were equally efficacious in restoring canalicular patency. The optimum time for removal of the tube was 12 weeks. Histopathologically, all canaliculi found to be patent by probing demonstrated mucosal continuity along the canalicular lumen.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
0008-4182
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
29
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
3-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1994
pubmed:articleTitle
An animal model studying reconstruction techniques and histopathological changes in repair of canalicular lacerations.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Ophthalmology, National Defence Medical Centre, Ottawa.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study