Comparative external versus endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy: results in 115 patients (130 eyes).

Y, Cokkeser; C, Evereklioglu; H, Er

doi:10.1067/mhn.2000.105470

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Comparative external versus endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy: results in 115 patients (130 eyes).

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Authors:

Cokkeser Y

Evereklioglu C

Er H

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Epiphora is an annoying symptom, embarrassing the patient both socially and functionally. The two widely accepted treatment modalities of epiphora resulting from obstruction of the nasolacrimal ductus are external and endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR).<h4>Objective</h4>The ai...

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