Punctal Plugs [ucpávky slzných kanálků]

topical
Terms

implantované plugy v slzném kanálku

 

Collagen Punctal Plugs
Silicone Punctal Plugs

Definition

Small devices that are inserted into the tear ducts (NASOLACRIMAL DUCTS). They are used to block the drainage of TEARS for the treatment of DRY EYE SYNDROMES.

DUI
D000070635 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000611457
Previous indexing
Prostheses and Implants (1987-2016)
History note
2017
Public note
2017

E Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
E01 Diagnosis 1 790
E02 Therapeutics 2 575
E06 Dentistry 1 670
E07.695.025 Absorbable Implants 127
E07.695.050 Artificial Limbs 90
E07.695.100 Bioprosthesis 89
E07.695.140 Breast Implants 78
E07.695.150 Cochlear Implants 187
E07.695.190 Dental Prosthesis 99
E07.695.202 Electrodes, Implanted 329
E07.695.225 Eye, Artificial 30
E07.695.237 Fiducial Markers 7
E07.695.300 Heart, Artificial 260
E07.695.310 Heart Valve Prosthesis 594
E07.695.370 Internal Fixators 119
E07.695.400 Joint Prosthesis 543
E07.695.450 Larynx, Artificial 18
E07.695.460 Lenses, Intraocular 268
E07.695.540 Orbital Implants 13
E07.695.550 Ossicular Prosthesis 14
E07.695.610 Penile Prosthesis 80
E07.695.680 Prosthesis Design 318
E07.695.698 Punctal Plugs
E07.695.750 Stents 1 534
E07.695.752 Suburethral Slings 148
E07.695.825 Tissue Scaffolds 200
E07.695.950 Visual Prosthesis 7