outcomes of canalicular laceration repair with masterka silicone tube

purpose: to evaluate the outcomes of traumatic canalicular laceration repair using masterka silicone tube. methods: this interventional case series included 25 patients with traumatic canalicular laceration who underwent canalicular repair with masterka tube. the patients were followed at least for 6 months. at last visit, anatomic and functional successes were assessed by diagnostic probing and asking the patients about tearing, respectively. data corresponding to demographic features, surgical outcomes, and tube-related complications were recorded and analyzed. results: mean patient age was 27.7±20.0 (range, 1.5-75) years. nineteen (76%) patients were male and 10 had a history of sharp trauma. the lower canalicule was involved in 16 patients. masterka tube was removed 12.43±1.72 (range, 10 to 16) weeks after the surgery. premature tube loss occurred in 3 patients. anatomic and functional success rate was 84% and 100%, respectively. conclusion: canalicular laceration repair with masterka tube is a safe and effective method with a low rate of complications, and according to the authors’ experience, is a fast and simple technique.