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Intern Cut into Tear Duct During Mohs Surgery

4374anonJun 4, 2010
Dr. allowed an intern doing his fellowship to perform the surgery. I asked specifically if the attending Dr. was doing the procedure and told yes by the intern. The intern cut into my tear duct more than 1.5 cm away from the suspected site. No BCC cells found. Upper & lower lid pulled - what can I do?

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Dr. Chris Thiagarajah, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Aug 11, 2010
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Dr. Steven Hacker, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jun 11, 2010
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