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KTP-Laser in lacrimal surgery
K.-H. Emmerich, R. Ungerechts, H.-W. Meyer-Rüssenberg*
Background: Endoscopic procedures have brought a lot of new noninvasive procedures in lacrimal surgery. Therefore the possible use of a KTP-Laser should be investigated.
Method: KTP-Laser application in external DCR and with an endocanalicular endoscope are demonstrated.
Results: With a KTP-Laser, a bone hole of high precision and excellent preparation of the mucosal flop can be created. A transcanaliculär DCR is possible.
Conclusions: A very precise preparation of bone holes is possible by the powerful KTP-Laser. Connected to an endoscope, the transcanaliculer DCR seems to be possible. By the high energy of the laser with 10.0W, an enforced scar reaction is to be expected.
Augenklinik, Klinikum Darmstadt, *St. Josef-Hospital, Hagen