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Punctoplasty

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms tucked, Bed turned 90 degrees
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Zero
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1MAC, Local Anesthetic
The Surgery

An incision is made near the affected punctum to remove scar tissue or other obstructions that are causing the stenosis. Then the surgeon will widen the punctal opening either with an incision or...

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