Abstract
Objective To summarize the suitability of upper canalicular probing in repairing medial cut end of lower canalicular lacerations. Methods Seventy-eight patients with lower canalicular lacerations underwent canalicular laceration repair with bicanalicular silicone intubation. Upper canalic-ular probing was introduced for locating the medial cut end of lower canalicular lacerations. The length of operation time was 30 to 60 minutes. The silicone tubes were kept in the lacrimal passage for 3 months. Postoperative follow up ranged from 6-12 months, evaluating the success rate and complications. Results All patients were repaired successfully, of which the total free lacrimal passage reconstruction was achieved in 75 patients. Conclusions The upper canalicular probing technique is useful in repairing medial cut end of lower canalicular because of its shorter operation time, higher success rate, better effect and less complications. Key words: Lower canalicular laceration; Rapid repair; Lacrimal probe assistance
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