Surgery for the Congenital Lacrimal Fistula.

Jeong, Sang Ki

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2002;43(5):801-804.
Published online May 1, 2002.

Surgery for the Congenital Lacrimal Fistula.

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Korea. skjeong@chonnam.chonnam.ac.kr
²Chonnam National University Research Institute for Medical Sciences, Gwangju, Korea.

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정상기 ( Sang Ki Jeong )

Abstract

PURPOSE
Congenital lacrimal fistula, a rare developmental disorder, was reviewed to evaluate clinical features and surgical techniques with its results. METHODS: The clinical features of 9 patients who received operation are retrospectively reviewed, including presenting symptoms, surgical techniques and their results. RESULTS: Excision of the fistula alone was performed for cosmetic blemish and excision of fistula with bicanalicular silicone tube intubation was done for symptomatic tearing. None of the 9 patients had symptomatic or cosmetic problem postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: Fistulectomy with or without bicanalicular silicone tube intubation is a successful procedure for congenital lacrimal fistula.

Key Words: Bicanalicular silicone tube intubation;Congenital lacrimal fistula;Fistulectomy