Abstract

Methods:We retrospectively collected demographic, clinical data of all patients attended emergency department having canalicular tear and d repaired with or without bicanlicular intubation between 2010-2023 results were evaluated.Demographic and clinical Data collected in pretested format & statistical analyses done using SPSS22.
Results:A total of 43 patients studied for lid laceration with median age 27 y and median follow up 44 days.46% were from paediatric age group and 19% were toddlers (0-6) Male preponderance 79.1%, cattle horn 18.6% Blouse hook responsible in 19% toddlers. 24(57.1%) underwent lid repair with canalicular intubation 18(42.8%) Canalicular repair. Considering pain, Discharge and watering we found significant difference with bicanalicular intubation.
Conclusion: Bicanalicular intubation has significantly better outcome in case of canalicular injuries.