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Transcanalicular Diode Laser-assisted Dacryocystorhinostomy for the Treatment of Primary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Published on: October 13, 2017
A comparative study of external and endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy - a preliminary report
1Dept. of Ophthalmology, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, 632004 Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract:
This prospective study was done ta compare the results of external and endonasal dacryocys-torhinostomy (DCR). 6 patients were studied under each group. Success rate for external DCR was 93.3% and endonasal was DCR 100%. The technique, merits and disadvantages of both the procedures are discussed as well as the advantages of endonasal DCR highlighted.
