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Transcanalicular Diode Laser-assisted Dacryocystorhinostomy for the Treatment of Primary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Published on: October 13, 2017
[Patients who undergo cryoplasty. Nursing results (NOC), tolerance to this operation]
1Servicio de Radiología Vascular Intervencionista, Hospital de Navarra, Pamplona. berbinlizarbe@hotmail.com
Abstract:
The medical profession has started to use a new treatment for peripheral vascular disease: cryoplasty. The objective of this article is to study the results of nursing treatment "tolerance to this operation" for patients who undergo this technique, cryoplasty. In order to know what indicators are those most adequate to quantify its evolution, the author chose these indicators: Taking a walk, Length of walk, Tolerance to climbing stairs, Ease in carrying out Daily Life Activities, Resistance by the lower body and speaking ability while exercising. The author gave a pre-and post-cryoplasty grade for each of these indicators on a 5 point Likert evaluation scale.
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