Management of childhood epiphora.

SCIENTIFIC REPORT Management of childhood epiphora

Contributing factors to prevent prolonged epiphora after maxillectomy.

OBJECTIVE To analyze the incidence of prolonged epiphora after maxillectomy according to transected nasolacrimal duct management technique, type of tumor, radiotherapy, and timing of tube removal and performance of dacryocystorhinotomy. DESIGN Retrospective medical record review. Settings University hospitals. PATIENTS We studied 89 patients (90 cases) who underwent nasolacrimal duct transe...

Etiology, diagnosis, management and outcomes of epiphora referrals to an oculoplastic practice.

AIM To investigate the etiology, diagnosis, management and outcome of epiphora referrals to an oculoplastic practice. METHODS Retrospective chart review of patients referred for epiphora to an oculoplastic clinic between 2005 and 2009. Patient demographics, past history, ophthalmic examination, treatment and outcome were analyzed. RESULTS There were 237 subjects with a primary complaint of ...

Endoscopic management of pediatric nasolacrimal anomalies.

Developmental anomalies of the nasolacrimal drainage system typically manifest early in childhood with epiphora and occasionally infection. Although the majority of cases of congenital nasolacrimal obstruction resolve spontaneously with conservative medical management, certain anomalies require operative intervention. Included in this latter group are dacryocystoceles or nasolacrimal duct cysts...

Mini Monoka Stent Insertion for the Management of Epiphora Secondary to Canalicular Obstruction or Stenosis

Background/Aims: To assess the outcomes of Mini monoka lacrimal stent insertion in the management of epiphora in adults caused by inferior or common canalicular duct obstruction or stenosis. Methods: A retrospective study was performed selecting consecutive patients at Hobart Eye Surgeons, from Oct 2007 to Mar ’08 who had Mini Monoka stents inserted for epiphora secondary to confirmed obstructi...