Open AccessExternal dacryocystorhinostomy: Tips and tricks
Author(s) -
Mohammad Javed Ali,
Milind N. Naik,
Santosh G Honavar
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
oman journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 0974-7842
pISSN - 0974-620X
DOI - 10.4103/0974-620x.106106
Subject(s) - dacryocystorhinostomy , medicine , ostium , surgery , lacrimal sac , anastomosis , mucous membrane of nose , anatomy
Dacryocystorhinostomy or DCR is one of the most common oculoplastics surgery performed. It is a bypass procedure that creates an anastomosis between the lacrimal sac and the nasal mucosa via a bony ostium. It may be performed through an external skin incision or intranasally with or without endoscopic visualization. This article will discuss the indications, goals, and simple techniques for a successful outcome of an external DCR.