Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Dacryocystorhinostomy in osteopetrosis.

S D Orengo1, J R Patrinely

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Cullen Eye Institute, Houston, Tex.

Ophthalmic Surgery
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Osteopetrosis, a rare bone disorder, can cause nasolacrimal duct obstruction due to dense bone. Surgical intervention offers stable results, but recurrence may necessitate further procedures.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

COVID-19 booster vaccination has not decreased access for low-income countries.

Public health·2022
Same author

Ophthalmological outcome following orbital resection in anterior and anterolateral skull base surgery.

Neurosurgical focus·2006
Same author

Squamous cell carcinoma with perineural spread.

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery·2002
Same author

Silicone punctal plug extrusion.

Ophthalmology·2001
Same author

Transforming mucous membrane grafts into skin grafts.

Ophthalmology·2001
Same author

Orbital involvement in allergic fungal sinusitis.

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery·2001

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Genetics
  • Bone Metabolism

Background:

  • Osteopetrosis is a rare congenital bone disorder caused by osteoclast dysfunction, leading to generalized bone sclerosis.
  • Ocular manifestations are common in osteopetrosis, including nasolacrimal duct obstruction due to osteosclerosis of the nasolacrimal foramen.

Observation:

  • Surgical management of nasolacrimal duct obstruction in osteopetrosis presents unique challenges due to the ultra-dense, marbleized bone.
  • Surgeons must adapt techniques to navigate the sclerotic bone during procedures.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention for nasolacrimal duct obstruction in osteopetrosis generally yields stable long-term outcomes.
  • Recurrence of ossification at the surgical site is possible, potentially requiring reoperation.

Implications:

  • Ophthalmologists and surgeons should be prepared for the specific challenges of operating on dense bone in osteopetrosis patients.
  • Potential for recurrent ossification highlights the need for vigilant follow-up and consideration of reoperation for conditions like optic nerve decompression or dacryocystorhinostomy.

Related Experiment Videos