J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2002 May;43(5):801-804.

Surgery for the Congenital Lacrimal Fistula

• Jeong SK

Abstract

PURPOSE: Congenital lacrimal fistula, a rare developmental disorder, was reviewed to evaluate clinical features and surgical techniques with its results.
METHODS
The clinical features of 9 patients who received operation are retrospectively reviewed, including presenting symptoms, surgical techniques and their results.
RESULTS
Excision of the fistula alone was performed for cosmetic blemish and excision of fistula with bicanalicular silicone tube intubation was done for symptomatic tearing. None of the 9 patients had symptomatic or cosmetic problem postoperatively.
CONCLUSIONS
Fistulectomy with or without bicanalicular silicone tube intubation is a successful procedure for congenital lacrimal fistula.

Keyword

Bicanalicular silicone tube intubation; Congenital lacrimal fistula; Fistulectomy

MeSH Terms

Fistula*
Humans
Intubation
Retrospective Studies
Silicones
Silicones