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Comparative Study of Mini-MONOKA Stenting and 24 G Intravenous Cannula Stenting in Cases of Canalicular Laceration: A Retrospective Study | |
Dr. Preetam Raj Kurrey, Dr. Vandana Sharma, Dr. Vinamrata Shukla, Dr. Ranu Manhar, Dr. Ratna Agrawal | |
Introduction: Canalicular lacerations are common periorbital injuries encountered either due to blunt or penetrating trauma. Early and meticulous repair of the same is required to maintain the ductal patency and cosmesis. Different surgical methods are available for its repair like mini MONOKA stenting, Freda silicone tube, Masterka tube etc. But all these are comparatively costlier one. The use of easily available 24 G intravenous cannula is also one of the options to repair the canalicular lacerations. Aim: The present study aimed to compare the mini MONOKA stenting with 24 gauge (24 G) intravenous (IV) cannula stenting in canalicular lacerations repair. Materials and methods: The present retrospective study was conducted on patients with canalicular lacerations repaired by two different methods and attended by a single surgeon at a tertiary care centre. The patients were randomly divided into two interventional groups: group I undergone mini MONOKA stenting and group II were operated using 24 G IV cannula by following standard operating procedures and taking all aseptic precautions. The outcomes measured in terms of absence of epiphora and cosmetic compliance. Results: Total 36 patients were included in the study and divided into two groups. Both the groups showed similar results in terms of absence of epiphora and cosmetic compliance. Conclusion: Use of 24 G IV cannula might be proven an economical and easily available alternative interventional method for canalicular lacerations repair at Government sectors where standard methods (mini MONOKA stents, Freda silicone tube etc) are not readily available. |
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