A study of modified and economical approach to canalicular tear using intravenous cannula in tertiary care centre
Journal Title: IP International Journal of Ocular Oncology and Oculoplasty - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Purpose Study aims to demonstrate and evaluate a modified and economical way of repairing canalicular tear using intravenous cannula in tertiary care centreMaterials and Methods 32 patients with canalicular tear admitted in Minto Ophthalmic Hospital regional institute of ophthalmology were taken in the study Patients were operated for canalicular tear repair using intravenous cannula of 24G size Functional and anatomical success of the procedure evaluated during the follow up Data collected and analysed using descriptive statisticsResults Out of 32 patients 24 were males and 8 females Right eye was involved in 22 patients and left eye in 10 patients Various mode of injury includes dog bite Road Traffic Accidents assault selfinjuries domestic violence cooker blast in varying percentages Functional and anatomical success was seen in 9375 of the patientsConclusion Using intravenous cannula is an economical way of canalicular tear repair with easy availability and no extra cost to the patient With the least complications this technique can be adapted in Government set up as this is more economicalKeywords Canalicular tear Eye lid injury Intravenous cannula
Authors and Affiliations
Anuradha A, Vinuta Mohan Kulkarni, Vidya Devi M, Ranjitha C S
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- EP ID EP513431
- DOI 10.18231/2581-5016.2018.0044
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