Endoscopic dacrocystorhinostomy in lacrimal canalicular trauma

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2007 Jan;89(1):W4-5. doi: 10.1308/147870807X160353.

Abstract

A case is presented where the common insertion of the upper and lower canaliculus of the lacrimal sac was repaired using endoscopic dacrocystorhinostomy (DCR) techniques, with silicone stenting and securing of stents intranasally.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy / methods*
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Eye Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / injuries*
  • Male
  • Silicone Elastomers / therapeutic use
  • Stents
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / surgery*

Substances

  • Silicone Elastomers