Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy: surgical technique and results

Laryngoscope. 1996 Feb;106(2 Pt 1):187-9. doi: 10.1097/00005537-199602000-00015.

Abstract

Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy represent a new and promising approach to obstruction of lacrimal pathways. The surgical technique is described in detail. The results of 152 procedures were good or very good in 96% of cases, and no major complications occurred.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy / methods*
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / pathology
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged