Minimonoka stent for canalicular reconstruction

Objective: canalicular injuries are relatively common and accounts for 16-26% of all lid tears. there are different techniques for reconstructing traumatic canalicular lacerations. the most favorable intervention would be one that is simple,less invasive with reduced postoperative complications/recovery time. the aim of this study is to report the surgical outcome with the mini-monoka monocanalicular stent. material and methods: patients with traumatic canalicular lacerations who underwent surgical reconstruction using the mini-monoka monocanalicular stent were included. the surgical outcome was based on subjective (epiphora) and objective (tear meniscus level,and lacrimal irrigation) findings after stent removal. result: ten patients (mean age: 9.7 years) of lower canaliculus injury were included. successful stenting was accomplished in all cases. postoperative eyelid position was satisfactory in most patients. the mean postoperative follow-up period was 6 months. there were no cases of premature stent extrusion. functional drainage after stent removal was normal in all of patients. syringing showed full patency. conclusion:the mini- monoka monocanalicular stent is an effective tool in reconstructing traumatic canalicular lacerations. easy to use,carries a minimal risk of infection and injury to the non-lacerated canaliculus,and results in high anatomical and functional success rates. © journal of krishna institute of medical sciences university.