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Prophylaxis of nasolacrimal duct obstruction after major sinus surgery using a silicone stent

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Edward W. Fisher ,
Peter M. Clarke  and
Anthony D. Cheesman
Edward W. Fisher*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London.
Peter M. Clarke
Affiliation:
Departments of OtolaryngologyCharing Cross Hospital, London.
Anthony D. Cheesman
Affiliation:
Departments of Otolaryngology, The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London. Departments of OtolaryngologyCharing Cross Hospital, London.
*
The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8DA.
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Abstract

Damage to the nasolacrimal duct during major sinus procedures results in troublesome symptoms of epiphora and acute infection. Prophylactic stenting of the lacrimal apparatus using a silicone stent is described as a means of preventing such complications.

Keywords

Nasolacrimal ductParanasal sinus surgeryDacryocystorhinostomy
Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 4 , April 1991 , pp. 299 - 300
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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