Journal article
Restoration of the patency of the nasolacrimal drainage system
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, v 13(3), pp 210-215
01 Sep 1997
PMID: 9306442
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Abstract
The anatomical lacrimal drainage system was restored in 30 patients who suffered from dacryostenosis and tearing. Previously, in order to alleviate these patients' symptoms, a dacryocystorhinostomy had had to be performed. In the new procedure, local anesthesia was given, and a 600-micron fiberoptic was introduced through the lacrimal drainage system to the obstruction area. A continuous 20 W/s Neodymium:YAG laser energy was used to reopen the drainage system. This is a simple office procedure. No skin cuts are required, no anatomical changes are made, and there is practically no bleeding. All patients returned to their normal everyday activity within a few hours after the procedure.
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- Title
- Restoration of the patency of the nasolacrimal drainage system
- Creators
- A ShapiroJ A Dan
- Publication Details
- Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, v 13(3), pp 210-215
- Publisher
- Lippincott
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Ophthalmology [Historical]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:A1997XW19400009
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0030820439
- Other Identifier
- 991019168533904721
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