Encyclopedia: Dacryocystorhinostomy
Dacryocystorhinostomy is a surgical procedure to restore the flow of tears into the nose from the lacrimal sac when the nasolacrimal duct does not function. A small incision is made on the side of the nose and some bone is removed to make a connection to the nose. Drains are left behind to prevent the gap from closing and are removed after a few months. A Jones Tube is placed...
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Just a follow up question to my previous question which has already been answered. What...
there should have been further tests done such as xray or even fluorescent staining of the tears before diagnosing dacryostenosis. However, this condition (blocked tear duct) usually happens in babies,...
Asked by echeverriavy - 18 months ago
My 81 year old grandmother went to see a doctor to have her cataracts remove....
It is a matter of opinion. If your mother has severe / complete obstruction of her lacrimal ducts, this makes her lacrimal duct prone to infections. Pooled tears in the...
Asked by echeverriavy - 18 months ago
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