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

Technical note: computed tomographic dacryocystography

D W Waite1, H B Whittet, G A Shun-Shin

  • 1Department of Radiology, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, UK.

The British Journal of Radiology
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

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

Paediatric quality-of-life following adenotonsillectomy: an evaluation of T14 paediatric throat disorder quality-of-life outcomes according to operative indication.

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England·2022
Same author

DNA barcoding and real-time PCR detection of Bactrocera xanthodes (Tephritidae: Diptera) complex.

Bulletin of entomological research·2018
Same author

Moving beyond descriptions of diversity: clinical and research implications of bacterial imbalance in chronic rhinosinusitis.

Rhinology·2017
Same author

Macula off retinal detachments. How long can they wait before it is too late.

European journal of ophthalmology·2017
Same author

Development and validation of a real-time PCR assay for the glassy-winged sharpshooter Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae).

Bulletin of entomological research·2016
Same author

Rapid and accurate identification of Xanthomonas citri subspecies citri by fluorescence in situ hybridization.

Letters in applied microbiology·2016
Same journal

Machine learning models using 18F-FDG PET/CT radiomics for RAS mutation prediction and prognostic stratification in colorectal cancer.

The British journal of radiology·2026
Same journal

Predictors of Relapse in Oligometastatic Prostate Patients Receiving Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy.

The British journal of radiology·2026
Same journal

An Evaluation of Radiotherapy and Response in the Management of Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumors.

The British journal of radiology·2026
Same journal

Ensuring radiology reporting quality across a national lung cancer screening programme.

The British journal of radiology·2026
Same journal

Utility of High-Resolution Semiconductor Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in the Assessment of Breast Cancer Extent: Comparison with Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

The British journal of radiology·2026
Same journal

Airway Imaging Practices in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: A Global Survey to Guide Standardized Guidelines.

The British journal of radiology·2026
See all related articles

Computed tomographic dacryocystography aids in pre-operative imaging for minimally invasive surgery to relieve epiphora. This technique also assists in assessing failed surgeries and planning treatments for various conditions affecting the tear drainage system.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiology
  • Otorhinolaryngology

Background:

  • Epiphora, or excessive tearing, can result from nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
  • Conventional dacryocystorhinostomy may fail, necessitating further investigation.
  • Minimally invasive surgical techniques are increasingly preferred for treating epiphora.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the technique of computed tomographic dacryocystography.
  • To highlight its utility in pre-operative assessment for transnasal endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy.
  • To demonstrate its value in evaluating post-failed conventional surgery and planning interventions for complex cases.

Main Methods:

  • Computed tomographic dacryocystography involves specialized imaging of the lacrimal drainage system.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The technique is applied pre-operatively for endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy.
  • It is also used for post-operative assessment of failed external dacryocystorhinostomy.

    • Main Results:

    • Computed tomographic dacryocystography provides detailed pre-operative imaging for transnasal endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy.
    • The method is valuable for assessing patients with failed conventional external dacryocystorhinostomy.
    • It aids in surgical planning for epiphora related to sinus surgery, facial trauma, and tumors.

    Conclusions:

    • Computed tomographic dacryocystography is an effective imaging modality for epiphora.
    • It supports minimally invasive surgical approaches and management of complex lacrimal drainage issues.
    • The technique enhances diagnostic accuracy and surgical planning in ophthalmology and related fields.