Probing for blocked nasolacrimal duct in adults [an alternative to D.C.R.]
Annals of King Edward Medical College. 1998; 4 (2): 17-19
in English
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ABSTRACT
An investigation was conducted into the efficacy of probing syringing the blocked nasolacrimal ducts. [NLD] in adults with epiphora. It was done under local anaesthesia. Watering improved subjectivly in 42% of the cases after a single procedure. This improvement was seen in only 16% is cases with mucocele and not in cases with pus regurgitation
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Syringes
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Dacryocystorhinostomy
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Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
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Nasolacrimal Duct
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann. King Edward Med. Coll.
Year:
1998
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