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After having dcr surgery there was problems with the recovery after local anaesthetic. After 6 weeks it was decided to take tube out. Unfortunately it had to be tried without local anaesthetic. Thed opthalmologist was unable to remove tube. It was released from the eyelid. I have been told to blow my nose repeatedly and hope the tube comes down..Also he said I may have swallowed it. I feel I would know if it had gone down tghe back of the throat. Has anyone any experience of this situation. Also how long can the tube be left in the nose. Will it cause an infection. Many thanks brijac
Thank you for your reply. Is there anyway of knowing that the tube is still somewhere up in the cavity?
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