MODERN OPERATIVE TREATMENT METHODS OF LACRIMAL SYSTEM OBSTRUCTION

Modified conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy for upper lacrimal system obstruction.

OBJECTIVE To describe a modified technique for conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) and to compare this technique with the standard transcaruncular placement of the glass tube. METHODS Patients with upper lacrimal system obstruction underwent CDCR at the Jules Stein Eye Institute during a 3-year period. Thirteen patients underwent modified CDCR leaving the caruncle intact, while 7 patients...

Lacrimal Obstruction

While less common than distal lacrimal obstruction, proximal obstruction causes many cases of epiphora. This article examines the aetiology of proximal lacrimal obstruction and considers current management strategies with reference to recent literature. The Lester Jones tube is the favoured method of dealing with most cases of severe proximal obstruction; other methods have been tried with less...

The Operative Treatment of Prostatic Obstruction

helpful, and after a short rest in bed as large an operation as is thought safe should be performed. It is sufficient to remove the so-called adenomatous masses, but owing to their number this often necessitates an extensive resection of the gland. Digitalis is probably better not used before operation, unless there is failing comnpensation. After operation there is no danger of acute hyperthyr...

The Treatment of Obstruction of Lacrimal Duct and Chronic Dacryocystitis

[Treatment of lacrimal duct obstruction with a Tear-Leader stent].

PURPOSE To compare the effectiveness and patency of the TearLeader stent (PBN) for treatment of lacrimal system obstruction. METHODS A prospective study of 68 patients referred from the ophthalmology department with suspicion of lacrimal system obstruction. We placed 74 TearLeader PBN stents. Inclusion criteria were: complete obstruction of lacrimal duct with canalicula and lacrimal puncta pa...