| Punctoplasty Using a Radiofrequency Surgical Unit for Punctal Stenosis. |
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Jun Ki Kwon, Min Wook Chang, Se Hyun Baek, Tae Soo Lee |
1Department of Ophthalmology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
2Oculoplastic Center, Nune Eye Hospital, Seoul, Korea. tsoooo@hanmail.net |
| 눈물점 협착 환자에서 고주파 수술기구를 이용한 눈물점 성형술의 효과 |
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Department of Ophthalmology, Korea University College of Medicine1, Seoul, Korea
Oculoplastic Center, Nune Eye Hospital2, Seoul, Korea |
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| Abstract |
PURPOSE
To introduce and assess the results of punctoplasty using a radiofrequency surgical unit for punctal stenosis. METHODS: Patients who complained of epiphora, had an intact lacrimal pathway below puncti, and underwent punctoplasty with the Ellman Surgitron F.F.P.F were evaluated in the present study. RESULTS: A total of 19 patients (31 eyes) were included in the study. The average age was 55 years (+/-15.7 years). At the last follow-up visit, 27 eyes (87%) had patent puncti, 1 eye became stenotic again, and 3 eyes were completely obstructed. Twenty-two eyes (71%) showed almost complete disappearance of dye on the fluorescein dye-disappearance test (FDDT). Twenty-five eyes (81%) had symptomatic improvement. No significant complication was reported postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: Punctoplasty with a radiofrequency surgical unit is a simple and effective method for punctal stenosis. |
| Key Words:
Punctal stenosis;Punctoplasty;Radiofrequency surgical unit |
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