Jan 29, 2018 · Nasolacrimal stents are small diameter tubes placed within the nasolacrimal system to maintain patency. The first described stent was made of silver wire and used by …

Apr 27, 2015 · Again, the Crawford hook is placed along the lateral nasal wall, rotated medially to engage the Crawford stent, and the stent is removed from the nose. On the left side, the …

Apr 27, 2015 · The lacrimal sac mucosa is engaged followed by the nasal mucosa. The Crawford stents are then placed through the system and retrieved from the nose with a Crawford hook. …

Oct 20, 2015 · A 5-0 chromic suture on half circle needle is then used to suture together the posterior flaps. Two sutures are usually adequate. The second suture is placed in the same …

Sep 1, 2015 · Externally, the retrieval is demonstrated by placing the hook along the inferior portion of the lateral nasal wall where the stent is engage and retrieved. The endoscope is …

Apr 7, 2015 · A double armed 5-0 chromic suture is then used to engage the lower lid retractors followed by the inferior boarder of the tarsus. Each arm is placed identically. The suture is then …

Jan 12, 2017 · An incision is made through the lacrimal sac to make anterior and posterior flaps. Corresponding incisions were made to the nasal mucosa. Posterior flaps are sutured together. …

Mar 14, 2017 · Aaron M. Ricca, MD . Dr. Aaron Ricca is an ophthalmologist at Retina Associates of Kentucky. Dr. Ricca completed his Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Iowa …

Oct 23, 2015 · The area of the middle meatus is demonstrated with the middle turbinate centrally and the nasal septum medially. A light pipe will then be placed through the upper punctum and …

Apr 15, 2020 · Pre-operative nasal endoscopy showing increased purulent mucous from the right inferior meatus and nasal cavity (panel A) and a mass obstructing the middle meatus (panel …