Interventional radiology in the lacrimal drainage system

Eur J Radiol. 2005 Sep;55(3):331-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2005.03.006.

Abstract

This article presents a review of the interventional radiological procedures in the lacrimal drainage system. Balloon dacryocystoplasty and nasolacrimal polyurethane stent placement are the main fluoroscopically guided interventions for the treatment of epiphora by recanalizing the obstructed LDS. These procedures can also be used for dacryolith removal and lacrimal sac abscess treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / therapy*
  • Polyurethanes
  • Prosthesis Implantation
  • Radiography
  • Radiology, Interventional*
  • Stents

Substances

  • Polyurethanes