Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction: the proper technique of massage.
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Congenital obstruction of the nasolac-, rimal duct (NLD) is a condition frequently encountered by pediatricians. Estimates of the incidence of the condition in newborns range between 1% and 6%(1,2). Management consists of massage of the nasolacrimal system, instillation of antibiotic drops in cases where a mucopurulent discharge is present, and probing if the obstruction persists beyond 6 months(3,4). We observed that the technique of massage generally advised to parents did
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 31 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994