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Comparison of the complications observed with bicanalicular (BCI) and monocanalicular intubation (MCI)
| Complications/number | Group I BCI | Group II MCI |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement and premature removal | 4 | - |
| Loss | - | 2 |
| Granuloma pyogenicum | - | 2 |
| Corneal abrasion/ulcer | - | 1 |
| Canalicular slitting | 5 | - |
| Inflammation of the lacrimal system | - | - |
