Nasolacrimal Duct Oncocytoma: An Unusual Cause of Chronic Epiphora
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Microbiology of primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction: simple epiphora, acute dacryocystitis, and chronic dacryocystitis
PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine the microbiology of primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (PANDO) and its antimicrobial susceptibilities. METHODS Ninety-three patients (100 eyes) diagnosed with PANDO, categorized as acute, chronic dacryocystitis, or simple epiphora, were prospectively enrolled. Lacrimal sac contents were cultured for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0145-5613,1942-7522
DOI: 10.1177/014556131008900311