Clinical Perspectives, Surgical Approach, Outcome and Limitations of External Dacryocystorhinostomy

Authors

  • Harikrishnan Marappan Department of Ophthalmology, Karuna Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, Kerala, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mria/v5/648

Keywords:

External DCR, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, lacrimal sac, surgical technique, postoperative care

Abstract

External dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring the drainage pathway of tears in patients suffering from nasolacrimal duct obstruction. This chapter provides an in-depth exploration of the surgical technique, indications, clinical outcomes, postoperative care and limitations associated with external DCR.

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Published

2024-05-31

How to Cite

Harikrishnan Marappan. (2024). Clinical Perspectives, Surgical Approach, Outcome and Limitations of External Dacryocystorhinostomy. Medical Research and Its Applications Vol. 5, 145–156. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mria/v5/648

Issue

Medical Research and Its Applications Vol. 5

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Chapters