The bubble test: an atraumatic method for canalicular laceration repair

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 1996 Mar;12(1):61-4. doi: 10.1097/00002341-199603000-00010.

Abstract

Canalicular lacerations need to be correctly identified before surgical repair. Methods to find the medial cut end are numerous. With the use of direct sight or the bubble test or both, the identification and repair of the medial cut end of the lacerated canaliculus should be achievable in the majority of cases.

MeSH terms

  • Air*
  • Humans
  • Microsurgery / instrumentation
  • Nasolacrimal Duct / injuries*
  • Nasolacrimal Duct / surgery
  • Silicones*
  • Stents*
  • Suture Techniques / instrumentation
  • Wound Healing / physiology

Substances

  • Silicones