Lacrimal canaliculus structure

Known as: Lacrimal canaliculus, Lacrimal Duct, Lacrimal Canal 
Either of two ducts (superior and inferior) that originate at the puncta lacrimalia of the eye and terminate at the lacrimal sac.
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2009
2009
Anatomical details used in the surgical reconstruction of the lacrimal canaliculus: cadaveric study
The purpose of this study was to investigate the proximal part of the lacrimal tract. The dissection was performed on 20… (More)
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2006
2006
In vitro modulation of inflammatory cytokine and IgG levels by extracts of Perna canaliculus
BACKGROUND Inflammation is a predominant characteristic of autoimmune diseases which is characterized by the increased expression… (More)
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2005
2005
The lacrimal canaliculus and sac bordered by the Horner's muscle form the functional lacrimal drainage system.
PURPOSE To clarify the relationship between the orbicularis oculi muscle, lacrimal canaliculus, and lacrimal sac and to propose a… (More)
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2002
2002
Comparison of surgical outcomes in primary endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy with and without silicone intubation.
The surgical outcome of endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy was analyzed in 30 cases of postsaccal stenosis. Intubation… (More)
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2001
2001
Injury to the lacrimal apparatus after endoscopic sinus surgery: surgical implications from active transport dacryocystography.
In order to evaluate the lacrimal drainage system injury after functional endoscopic sinus surgery, surgical records and… (More)
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2001
2001
Diameter of the bony lacrimal canal: normal values and values related to nasolacrimal duct obstruction: assessment with CT.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Epiphora, or tearing due to primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (PANDO), is increasingly being… (More)
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1999
1999
The subarcuate canaliculus and its artery--a radioanatomical study.
The anatomy of the subarcuate canaliculus (SAC), subarcuate fossa (SAF) and subarcuate artery (SAA) was studied in 12 cadavers… (More)
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1996
1996
Lacrimal canaliculus obstruction: nonsurgical treatment with a newly designed polyurethane stent.
A newly designed polyurethane stent was used to successfully treat 30 eyes (in 28 patients) with epiphora resulting from… (More)
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1994
1994
Skull-base foramina of the middle cranial fossa: reassessment of normal variation with high-resolution CT.
PURPOSE To evaluate by means of high-resolution CT the anatomic variations of the middle cranial fossa foramen. METHODS We… (More)
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1980
1980
Perna canaliculus in the treatment of arthritis.
 
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