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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Xanthogranuloma of the lacrimal sac as a manifestation of Wegener's granulomatosis [PDF]
McGill Univ, Ctr Hlth, Dept Ophthalmol & Pathol, Montreal, PQ H3A 2B4, CanadaHenry C Witelson Ocular Pathol Lab, Montreal, PQ, CanadaUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Dept Ophthalmol, UNIFESP, EPM, São Paulo, BrazilMcGill Univ, Ctr Hlth, Dept Ophthalmol,
A Al-Kandari+8 more
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Purpose The aim of this study was to detect the anatomical level of acquired lacrimal passage obstruction among adult patients with epiphora. Patients and methods In a 3-year period, 266 eyes of 223 adult patients with obstructive epiphora were evaluated
Mohamed F.K Ibrahiem+2 more
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The presentation, clinical features, complications, and treatment of congenital dacryocystocele [PDF]
Purpose To determine the incidence and presenting features of congenital dacryocystocele in the United Kingdom. To report on those cases complicated by dacryocystitis, respiratory compromise, and the treatment undertaken.
AM Mansour+31 more
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Risk factors for developing congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction [PDF]
ObjectiveTo identify potential risk factors for developing congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO).Study design and methodsA cross-sectional study.
Al-Faky, Yasser H.+3 more
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I-shaped incision with mucosal flap preserving technique in endoscopic dacrocystorhinostomy
Introduction Epiphora due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction accounts for ~3% of all general ophthalmology visits. Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) has become accepted as a suitable treatment for patients with obstructions of the lacrimal system at ...
Mahmoud A. Hassan+3 more
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The role of “after washing imaging” in evaluation of tear drainage system by dacryoscintigraphy [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of “after washing” imaging in interpretation of dacryoscintigraphy as a functional imaging technique used in evaluation of tearing problems.
Massoudi, Toktam+2 more
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UNUSAUAL PRESENTATION OF SUBMANDIBULAR DUCT AND GLAND CALCUI: CASE REPORT [PDF]
Sialolithiasis is one of the most common pathologies of the submandibular gland; sialoliths account for about 80 percent of all salivary duct calculi.The majority of sialolith occurs in the submandibular gland or its duct and is common cause of acute and
SHARMA, SACHIN+2 more
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Recurrent right sublingual ranula, concomitant with ipsilateral submandibular salivary gland aplasia [PDF]
INTRODUCTIONOral ranula is a retention cyst that arises from the salivary gland with recurrence rate of up to 25% after complete excision of ranula and up to 2% in case of complete excision of ranula and sublingual gland.Major salivary gland aplasia is a
Albsoul, Nader M.+4 more
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Objective: This study aimed to explore the value of monoenergetic imaging using dual-layer spectral detector computed tomography (CT) for dacryocystography.
xianying NING+4 more
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