Clinical study of efficacy of probing as a treatment for epiphora in adults
Background/Context: Probing is a simple operative procedure, can be performed easily in adults under local anesthesia, and is associated with minimal postoperative morbidity.
C V Kavitha +3 more
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Study of congenital Morgagnian cataracts in Holstein calves [PDF]
Cataracts are focal to diffuse opacities of the eye lens causing impaired vision or complete blindness. For bilateral congenital cataracts in Red Holsteins a perfectly cosegregating mutation within the CPAMD8 gene (CPAMD8:g.5995966C>T) has been reported.
Beineke, Andreas +9 more
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Modified External Dacryocystorhinostomy in Primary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction [PDF]
Background: Epiphora secondary to acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a common ophthalmic problem in adults requiring surgical management. External dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is a reliable but difficult surgical technique for the treatment of ...
Hans Raj Sharma +2 more
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Is dacryocystectomy effective in reducing epiphora?
Purpose: To study the efficacy of dacryocystectomy (DCT) in reducing epiphora in cases of primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Methods: This was a prospective, nonrandomized, interventional study conducted over a period of 12 months. All cases
Md Shahid Alam, Debi Kundu
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Acute Dacryocystitis with Empyema of the Lacrimal Sac: Is Immediate Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy Justified? [PDF]
Objectives. To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (Endo-DCR) in the treatment of acute dacryocystitis with lacrimal sac empyema (ADLSE). Design. Case series with chart review. Setting. Academic tertiary center. Patients.
Accorona, R +6 more
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First reports of autochthonous eyeworm infection by Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida, Thelaziidae) in dogs and cat from France [PDF]
Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida, Thelaziidae) is a small nematode living in the conjunctival sac of domestic and wild carnivores, rabbits and humans causing lacrimation, epiphora, conjunctivitis, keratitis and even corneal ulcers.
Cantacessi, Cinzia +5 more
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Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in Epiphoric Patients in the North Indian Population
Introduction Epiphora, or excessive tear production, is a common presenting complaint in ophthalmology and is frequently associated with acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
Asra Warees +6 more
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Osteoma of maxillary sinus: A rare cause of epiphora
Osteomas are fibro-osseous lesions of the nose and paranasal sinuses. We report a case of a 14-year-old girl who presented with complaints of left-sided epiphora along with intermittent mucoid discharge for 6 months.
R Deepa, P Anuradha
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Limitations and complications of endoscopic surgery for treatment of sinonasal inverted papilloma: a re-assessment after 212 cases. [PDF]
9BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to define the optimal surgical strategy for sinonasal inverted papilloma in relation to the site of origin and tumor extent.
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Mucosal and lacrimal flaps for endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR):a systematic review [PDF]
Background: Historically dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) has been performed externally with very good outcomes. Current literature shows comparable success rates between endonasal and external approaches.
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