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Johnson wire stent made by hand

SUMMARY

The authors present a simple and low cost alternative for correction of canalicular injuries, that is, the Johnson wire stent-by hand made. This stent is made of a 22 g x 11/4 needle in order to maintain proper alignment of an anastomosis and to prevent postlaceration stricture.

Keywords:
Canalicular injury; Eyelid trauma; Canalicular stents; Lacrimal surgery; Lacrimal drainage

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