A new method for lacrimal passage irrigation after laser dacryocystoplasty surgery
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2017.05.013
- VernacularTitle:一种新型泪道冲洗方法在泪道激光术后的应用
- Author:
Shuiling LI
;
Meiqing CHEN
;
Xuehua LIU
;
Xuanwei LIANG
;
Danping HUANG
- Keywords:
Laser;
Lacrimal passage intubation;
Lacrimal passage irrigation;
Effective rate
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2017;33(5):369-371
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore a new method for lacrimal passage irrigation after laser dacryocystoplasty surgery. Method One-hundred patients (104 eyes), which underwent laser dacryocystoplasty surgery combined with lacrimal drainage tube indwelling, were divided into two groups. In Group A (50 patients, 52 eyes), lacrimal passage irrigation was performed by traditional No.5 needle. While in Group B (50 patients, 52 eyes), it was done by No.7 blunt round needle designed by the researchers. Lacrimal passage irrigation was performed three times, each at the 3rd day, 1 week and 1 month after surgery. The silicone tube was removed 3 months after surgery and the treatment was evaluated. Results The total effective rate was 64% (32/50) in Group A and 92%(46/50) in Group B. The difference was statistically significant (χ2=18.537, P < 0.01). Conclusions The No.7 blunt round needle showed better effect when used for lacrimal passage irrigation after laser dacryocystoplasty surgery. It could improve the efficiency of lacrimal passage irrigation, thus decreasing irrigation times and reducing psychological pressure for the patients, which is worthy of clinical application.
