Naso-lacrimal duct balloon dilatation

doi:10.1016/S0009-9260(05)81968-3

Clinical Radiology

Volume 49, Issue 11, November 1994, Pages 787-790

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During a 30 month period (June 1991 to December 1993) 22 stenosed naso-lacrimal ducts in 18 patients were treated by balloon dilatation. A technical success rate of 86% was achieved, and the clinical success rate was 68%, in terms of either completely relieving or greatly improving the patients' symptoms of epiphora. The mean follow-up was 17 months. No complications were encountered.

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Naso-lacrimal duct balloon dilatation

Epiphora: treatment by means of dacryocystoplasty with balloon dilatation of the nasolacrimal drainage apparatus

Radiology

complete obstruction of the nasolacrimal system. Part 1 — Treatment with balloon dilatation

Radiology