Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

Ophthalmol Clin North Am. 2001 Sep;14(3):443-6, viii. doi: 10.1016/s0896-1549(05)70242-x.

Abstract

Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a common problem among infants. Its incidence and natural course are reviewed. Probing techniques and various back-up procedures for failed probings are discussed. Additional suggestions are made about the management of lacrimal duct obstruction with congenital cacryocystocele and nasal dacryocele.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / congenital*
  • Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Nasolacrimal Duct / pathology*
  • Nasolacrimal Duct / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed