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Canalicular laceration: the stick utilization of Veirs modified

The authors describe the stick utilization of Veirs modified as modelling intracanalicular facilitating canaliculo suture lachrymal and avoiding its estenose. The technique consists in the stick introduction of Veirs modified in the lumen canalicular by the lacrimal point, in direction to the lachrymal sack. To follow the distal terminations and near of canaliculo hurt are identified and the lateral and medial region of the mucosa canalicular are sutured mouth to mouth, with points separated of polivicryl 8.0, letting well the wound edges, around of the stick. The wound reconstruction is completed by plans. Mononylon thread 6.0 of the stick that is externalized by the lachrymal point will be fastened to the eyelid skin in right angle. The stick remains for 4 to 6 weeks in the canalicular lumen.

Lacrimal apparatus/surgery; Eyelids/injuries; Suture techniques; Case reports


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