Punctoplasty Using a Radiofrequency Surgical Unit for Punctal Stenosis.
10.3341/jkos.2012.53.12.1727
- Author:
Jun Ki KWON
1
;
Min Wook CHANG
;
Se Hyun BAEK
;
Tae Soo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Punctal stenosis;
Punctoplasty;
Radiofrequency surgical unit
- MeSH:
Constriction, Pathologic;
Eye;
Fluorescein;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2012;53(12):1727-1731
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
