Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy using a high-density porous polyethylene-coated tear drain tube

Int Ophthalmol. 2013 Aug;33(4):329-33. doi: 10.1007/s10792-012-9619-0. Epub 2013 Apr 17.

Abstract

To evaluate the outcome of conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy using a high-density porous polyethylene (HDPP)-coated tear drain tube. Patients with epiphora due to a proximal lacrimal system block were included in a prospective interventional case study. A total of 22 eyes were treated with lacrimal bypass surgery using the HDPP-coated tube. On follow-up (12-41 months), 21 eyes had a patent well-positioned tube with subjective relief of epiphora. In one eye, a loose sleeve was noted during surgery. The tube dislodged postoperatively and was removed. A high success rate with only a few minor complications is achievable using a HDPP-coated tear drain tube for lacrimal bypass surgery. Long-term follow-up is required to look for tube blockage due to conjunctival or nasal mucosal overgrowth.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Conjunctiva / surgery*
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy* / instrumentation*
  • Drainage / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intubation / instrumentation*
  • Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / complications
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasolacrimal Duct / surgery*
  • Polyethylene*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Polyethylene