Retrospective Analysis of the Results of Mini-Monoka Monocanalicular Stent Intubation in Adult Traumatic Canalicular Laceration Patients

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of Mini-Monoka (FCI Ophthalmics, Marshfield Hills, MA) monocanalicular stent intubation in adult patients with traumatic canalicular lacerations and to investigate the factors influencing anatomical and functional outcomes. Methods: All patients aged 18 years and older who underwent surgery for traumatic canalicular lacerations at the Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Ophthalmology Department between August 2023 and December 2024 were included in the study. Results: Anatomical success was achieved in all patients included in the study, but functional success was not achieved in 2 patients. Two (3.9%) of the patients who did not achieve functional success had accompanying punctum laceration. The most common accompanying pathology was eyelid margin involvement in 45 (86.5%) patients and orbicularis oculi injury in 23 (44.2%) patients. Conclusions: In conclusion, the Mini-Monoka stent application is a reliable, inexpensive, and effective method for patients with canalicular trauma. While it achieves quite satisfactory anatomical and functional success in simple cases, additional interventions may be required to achieve functional success in complex and severe cases.