Lacrimal Duct Occlusion Is Associated with Infectious Keratitis. [PDF]
Int J Med Sci, 2016 Background: To explore the prevalence of lacrimal duct obstruction in patients with infectious keratitis, and the necessity of lacrimal duct dredge in the treatment of human infectious keratitis. Methodology/Principle Findings: The design is prospective,
Li G +8 more
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Analysis of the pathogenic factors and management of dry eye in ocular surface disorders [PDF]
, 2017 The tear film represents the interface between the eye and the environment. The alteration of the delicate balance that regulates the secretion and distribution of the tear film determines the dry eye (DE) syndrome. Despite having a multifactorial origin,
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Expression of Epstein–Barr Virus–Encoded Small RNA (by the EBER-1 Gene) in Liver Specimens from Transplant Recipients with Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disease [PDF]
, 1992 Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)—associated post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) develops in 1 to 10 percent of transplant recipients, in whom it can be treated by a reduction in the level of immunosuppression.
Anthony J. Demetris +26 more
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Asymptomatic lacrimal flow abnormalities in patients with septal deviations and turbinate hypertrophy [PDF]
, 2008 Background: This study aimed to investigate the lacrimal flow in patients affected by septal deviations and turbinate hypertrophy and to evaluate changes after rhinoseptoplasty with dacryocystography (DCT) and computed tomographic dacryocystography (CT ...
Bottini, Dj +6 more
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Lacrimal Gland Microenvironment Changes After Obstruction of Lacrimal Gland Ducts
Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science, 2022 To investigate microenvironment changes of the lacrimal gland after obstruction of lacrimal gland ducts.The ducts of rat exorbital lacrimal gland were ligated by sutures for different durations. After that, the sutures in some animals were released, and they were observed for 21 days to evaluate the recovery of the lacrimal gland.
He, Xin +9 more
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A case report of chronic dacryocystitis caused by nasal stones
BMC Ophthalmology, 2023 Background This paper reports a case of chronic dacryocystitis due to nasal stones. Case presentation An 84-year-old male patient was admitted to the hospital with chronic dacryocystitis of the right eye due to tearing and purulent discharge from the ...
Yandi Huo, Luoxiang Li, Ya Mo, Sirui Guo
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Progress of Lacrimal Duct Intubation in Treating Lacrimal Duct Obstruction Diseases
Hans Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015 张 语珊
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Congenital Fistula of Lacrimal Duct [PDF]
British Journal of Ophthalmology, 1956 CONGENITAL fistula of the lacrimal duct is very rare, and is usually associated with other congenital anomalies (Duke-Elder, 1932, 1952; Gray, 1949; Spaeth, 1948). The epithelium of the ducts and alveoli of the lacrimal gland is derived from a series of ectodermal invaginations in the region of the superior conjunctival fornix.
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014 Purpose: To study the microsurgical anatomy of the lacrimal drainage system and to provide anatomical evidence for transnasal endoscopic lacrimal drainage system bypass surgery by autogenous tissue grafting.
Hai Tao +4 more
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Dacriocistocele congênita: diagnóstico ultrassonográfico ante e pós-natal [PDF]
, 2014 Congenital dacryocystocele is an unusual type of nasolacrimal obstruction. Treatment with antibiotics or surgical removal is practiced to reduce the risks of infection (acute dacryocystitis) and potentially lethal septicemia.
Abreu Junior, Luiz de +3 more
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