Dacryocystorhinostomy: History, evolution and future directions.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2011
Abstract
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is a procedure of choice for nasolacrimal duct obstruction and chronic dacryostenosis in the setting of patent canaliculi and a functional lacrimal pump. Two major approaches are utilized: external, via a transcutaneous incision and endonasal endoscopically guided. The surgery has a high success rate via both approaches. We review the history, evolution, current techniques, complications and future directions of DCR.
Volume
25
Issue
1
First Page
37
Last Page
49
ISSN
1319-4534
Published In/Presented At
Yakopson, V. S., Flanagan, J. C., Ahn, D., & Luo, B. P. (2011). Dacryocystorhinostomy: History, evolution and future directions. Saudi journal of ophthalmology : official journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society, 25(1), 37–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjopt.2010.10.012
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
23960901
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article