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Interventional radiology in the lacrimal drainage system
Erhan T Ilgit1, Baran Onal, Bilgen Coskun
1Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Gazi University, Besevler 06510, Ankara, Turkey. erhanti@gazi.edu.tr
European Journal of Radiology
|September 1, 2005
Summary
Interventional radiology offers minimally invasive treatments for blocked tear ducts. Procedures like balloon dacryocystoplasty and stent placement effectively address epiphora and related conditions.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Epiphora, or excessive tearing, is often caused by obstruction in the lacrimal drainage system (LDS).
- Traditional treatments may be invasive or less effective for certain LDS obstructions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review interventional radiological procedures for treating lacrimal drainage system obstructions.
- To highlight fluoroscopically guided interventions for epiphora, dacryoliths, and abscesses.
Main Methods:
- Review of fluoroscopically guided interventional radiological procedures.
- Focus on balloon dacryocystoplasty and nasolacrimal stent placement.
Main Results:
- Balloon dacryocystoplasty and nasolacrimal stent placement are effective for recanalizing obstructed LDS.
- These interventions can successfully treat epiphora, remove dacryoliths, and manage lacrimal sac abscesses.
Conclusions:
- Interventional radiology provides valuable minimally invasive options for managing lacrimal drainage system disorders.
- Fluoroscopically guided procedures offer effective treatment for various causes of epiphora and related complications.