Abstract
BackgroundTo report a case of conjunctival sac fistula after cosmetic lateral canthoplasty which is rare.Case presentationA young women who underwent bilateral canthoplasty appeared with lacrimation of the right eye. We found there was a skin fistula with transparent tears at 2 mm lateral to the right canthus ligament and the liquid containing fluorescein was seen to overflow at the fistula after using fluorescein sodium eye drops. The number 7 lacrimal duct probe was visible under the temporal conjunctiva when exploring the fistula, and the fistula was about 4 mm. The patient was diagnosed with conjunctival sac fistula and fistula excision was performed. The patient did not tear abnormally after observation 3 months later and the incision healed well.ConclusionsThe case report illustrates an uncommon post-lateral canthoplasty complication. We suggested that surgeons who perform this kind of surgery should ask about epiphora and look for conjunctival sac fistula at follow-up assessment.
Highlights
To report a case of conjunctival sac fistula after cosmetic lateral canthoplasty which is rare.Case presentation: A young women who underwent bilateral canthoplasty appeared with lacrimation of the right eye
We suggested that surgeons who perform this kind of surgery should ask about epiphora and look for conjunctival sac fistula at followup assessment
We present a case of conjunctival sac fistula after the lateral canthoplasty
Summary
To report a case of conjunctival sac fistula after cosmetic lateral canthoplasty which is rare.Case presentation: A young women who underwent bilateral canthoplasty appeared with lacrimation of the right eye. Conclusions: The case report illustrates an uncommon post-lateral canthoplasty complication. We suggested that surgeons who perform this kind of surgery should ask about epiphora and look for conjunctival sac fistula at followup assessment. Someone reported that lacrimal fistula occurred after upper eyelid reconstruction and lateral canthotomy [3].
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