Title of article
Changes in Tear Meniscus Height after Transco nj unctival Dacryocystorhinostomy for Management of Primary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Author/Authors
ELESSAWY, KAREEM B. Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology, Egypt , ABD EL-BAKY, SAMEH H. Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology, Egypt , ABD EL-SLAM, RANIA A. Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology, Egypt , NASR, HAYTHAM E. Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology, Egypt
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Abstract
This prospective interventional case series study was conducted in Cairo University Hospitals in which 20 patients with primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction were included.The aim of the work was to study the changes in tear meniscus height after transconjunctival dacryocystorhinostomy All patients underwent the surgery under general anaesthesia and were performed by highly experienced lacrimal surgeons. Tear meniscus height changes were recorded for six months at least postoperatively.
Keywords
Primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction . Tear meniscus height . Transconjunctival dacryocystorhinostomy
Journal title
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Journal title
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Record number
2541773
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