눈물점 협착 환자에서 고주파 수술기구를 이용한 눈물점 성형술의 효과

Punctoplasty Using a Radiofrequency Surgical Unit for Punctal Stenosis

Purpose: To introduce and assess the results of punctoplasty using a radiofrequency surgical unit for punctal stenosis. Methods: Patients who complained of epiphora, had an intact lacrimal pathway below puncti, and underwent punctoplasty with the Ellman Surgitron F.F.P.F were evaluated in the present study. Results: A total of 19 patients (31 eyes) were included in the study. The average age was 55 years (±15.7 years). At the last follow-up visit, 27 eyes (87%) had patent puncti, 1 eye became stenotic again, and 3 eyes were completely obstructed. Twenty-two eyes (71%) showed almost complete disappearance of dye on the fluorescein dye-disappearance test (FDDT). Twenty-five eyes (81%) had symptomatic improvement. No significant complication was reported postoperatively. Conclusions: Punctoplasty with a radiofrequency surgical unit is a simple and effective method for punctal stenosis.