Dynamic documentation of digital dacryocystography

Ophthalmic Surg. 1993 Aug;24(8):556-9.

Abstract

Digital dacryocystography has proved to be the optimum method of x-ray diagnostics in connection with managing obstructions of the lacrimal pathways. We present 50 patients in whom digital dacryocystography was performed with a computer-controlled x-ray unit and a C-arc coupled to an image intensifier TV-system. A nonionic water soluble contrast medium was used. The bilateral contrast medium filling process appearing on the monitor was simultaneously recorded on videotape. Videocassettes, with patient data attached, were stored in a videotape library, providing repeatable diagnostic documentation and an excellent base for scientific analyses.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iohexol
  • Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods
  • Video Recording

Substances

  • Iohexol