Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy as Treatment for Lower Lacrimal Pathway Obstructions in Adults: Review Article
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Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy as treatment for lower lacrimal pathway obstructions in adults: Review article
Obstruction of the lacrimal pathway is manifested by epiphora, infection, and blurred vision as well as ocular and facial pain. Conservative treatments only achieve temporary relief of symptoms, thus surgery is the treatment of choice. Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is recognized as the most suitable treatment for patients with obstructions of the lacrimal system at the level of the sac or in the ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Allergy & Rhinology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2152-6567,2152-6567
DOI: 10.2500/ar.2015.6.0116