The Modified Technique of External Dacryocystorhinostomy in the Management of Complicated Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Caglar C., Yener H. I., Gul A., Ozcimen M.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.27, no.2, pp.416-419, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0000000000002320
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.416-419
  • Keywords: Dacriostenosis, dacryocystorhinostomy, engaged to orbicularis muscle, silicone tube, "U"-shaped single anterior flaps, SILICONE TUBES, ENDONASAL DACRYOCYSTORHINOSTOMY, INTUBATION, FLAPS
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the outcome of the modified technique of external dacryocystorhinostomy (EDCR) with a "U"-shaped single flap that was fixed on to the orbicularis muscle with combined silicone tube in dacriostenosis. In cases with decreased visibility because of excessive bleeding during surgery, a small sac size, and difficulty of mutual suturing between nasal mucosal and sac flaps related to distance.