Punctum to punctum adhesion after dacryocystorhinostomy using silicone tubes.
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چکیده
Adhesion between the upper and lower punctum is described after dacryocystorhinostomy with silicone stent intubation. The cause is attributed to trauma at the punctal openings and a tight silicone stent loop. Advice is given on how to avoid the complication.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- European journal of ophthalmology
دوره 10 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000