Komínek P, Cervenka S, Novák V
ORL oddĕlení Nemocnice, Frýdek-Místek.
Cesk Slov Oftalmol. 1998 Jan;54(1):36-40.
The authors present an account on their experience with biodegradation of silicone cannulas used for drainage of the efferent lacrimal system. They examined by means of a light microscope (enlargement up to 140 x) 38 cannulas, inserted into the lacrimal pathways for 1-7 months. They did not observe any biological damage of the surface of the cannula, not even when compared with non-exposed cannulas. Microbiological examination of six exposed cannulas did not reveal fungal infestation. The lacrimal pathways are not an aggressive environment for temporary cannulas.
作者介绍了他们在用于泪液引流系统的硅胶插管生物降解方面的经验。他们用光学显微镜（放大倍数高达140倍）检查了38根插入泪道1至7个月的插管。他们没有观察到插管表面有任何生物损伤，即使与未暴露的插管相比也是如此。对六根暴露的插管进行微生物检查未发现真菌感染。泪道对于临时插管来说并非是一个侵蚀性环境。
