Rougine

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A rougine is an instrument used in Ophthalmology.

A Rougine
A Rougine and its parts

Description

It consists of a small rectangular blade, with a curved cutting edge; one of its surfaces is beveled, the other is flat. It is connected to a handle by a narrow neck.[1][2]

Uses

It is used when operating on the lacrimal sac, to separate it from the lacrimal fossa.[1][2]

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