Long-term results of mini-monoka® monocanalicular intubation in the repair of canalicular lacerations
- Author:
Armida L. Suller
1
;
Alexander D. Tan
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Canalicular injury; Canalicular laceration; Canalicular trauma; Mini-Monoka®; monocanalicular intubation
- MeSH: Lacerations; Eyelid Diseases
- From: Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology 2018;43(1):19-27
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objective:To report the epidemiology of canalicular lacerations and surgical outcomes of canalicular laceration
repair with Mini-Monoka® (FCI Ophthalmics, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Cedex, France) intubation.
Methods:This is a retrospective interventional case series of patients who underwent Mini-Monoka® intubation in the repair of canalicular laceration from 2010 to 2015 at a tertiary state-owned hospital in Manila, Philippines. Patient demographics, surgical outcomes, and complications were analyzed.
Results:Fourteen patients (12 males and 2 females) underwent Mini-Monoka® intubation for monocanalicular laceration. The mean age at presentation was 27 years (range, 16-47 years). The mean duration of follow-up was 2.92 years (range, 1.28-6.15 years). Canalicular patency was achieved in 12 out of the 14 patients (86%). None of the 12 patients experienced epiphora following stent removal resulting in a functional success rate of 100%. Two patients had punctal slitting (14%). Premature stent loss occurred in 2 out of the 14 patients (14%).
Conclusion:Mini-Monoka® intubation is effective in maintaining the long-term anatomical patency of the lacerated canaliculus. It is a simple and minimally invasive procedure making it a safe and reasonable alternative to the traditional methods of canalicular repair. - Full text:PJO 1.pdf
