The bubble test : An atraumatic method for canalicular laceration repair

Canalicular lacerations need to be correctly identified before surgical repair. Methods to find the medial cut end are numerous. With the use of direct sight or the bubble test or both, the identification and repair of the medial cut end of the lacerated canaliculus should be achievable in the major...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery 1996-03, Vol.12 (1), p.61-64
Hauptverfasser:	LOFF, H. J, WOBIG, J. L, DAILEY, R. A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Air Biological and medical sciences Humans Medical sciences Microsurgery - instrumentation Nasolacrimal Duct - injuries Nasolacrimal Duct - surgery Silicones Stents Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the eye and orbit Suture Techniques - instrumentation Wound Healing - physiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Canalicular lacerations need to be correctly identified before surgical repair. Methods to find the medial cut end are numerous. With the use of direct sight or the bubble test or both, the identification and repair of the medial cut end of the lacerated canaliculus should be achievable in the majority of cases.
ISSN:	0740-9303 1537-2677
DOI:	10.1097/00002341-199603000-00010