Valvular system of the lacrimal drainage pathway and the valve of Rosenmüller

Gaca PJ, Heindl LM, Paulsen F, Ali MJ (2023)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2023

Journal

Annals of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger Elsevier

Book Volume: 249

Article Number: 152105

DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152105

Abstract

The valves of the lacrimal drainage system are an enigma with a rich eponymous history. The unidirectional flow of tears along with the ultrastructural demonstration of distinctive mucosal folds on the luminal surface has rekindled an interest in them. The first in vivo direct demonstration of the valve of Rosenmüller and its functions has laid to rest some of the controversies of its existence and that of the valve of Huschke. The dynamic assessment of the valve of Rosenmüller has shown a well-defined functional role in the facilitation of unidirectional tear flow. The present mini review describes the embryological aspects, brief overview of the eponymous valves, techniques for their identification along with recent structural and functional aspects of the valve of Rosenmüller.

Authors with CRIS profile

Friedrich Paulsen Lehrstuhl für Funktionelle und Klinische Anatomie

Involved external institutions

Medical University of Lublin / Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie PL Poland (PL) Universität zu Köln DE Germany (DE) L V Prasad Eye Institute IN India (IN)

How to cite

APA:

Gaca, P.J., Heindl, L.M., Paulsen, F., & Ali, M.J. (2023). Valvular system of the lacrimal drainage pathway and the valve of Rosenmüller. Annals of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger, 249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152105

MLA:

Gaca, Piotr J., et al. "Valvular system of the lacrimal drainage pathway and the valve of Rosenmüller." Annals of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger 249 (2023).

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