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Transcanalicular laser-assisted dacryocystorhinostomy: First report from Oman

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Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) means creation of anastomosis for direct communication between the lacrimal sac and the nasal cavity through a bony ostium. There are different surgical techniques available for DCR. These… Click to show full abstract

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) means creation of anastomosis for direct communication between the lacrimal sac and the nasal cavity through a bony ostium. There are different surgical techniques available for DCR. These include external DCR, endomechanical laser DCR, endonasal laser DCR, and transcanalicular laser‐assisted DCR. Diode laser‐assisted DCR offers many and specific advantages over conventional DCR.[1]

Keywords: laser; dacryocystorhinostomy first; laser assisted; assisted dacryocystorhinostomy; transcanalicular laser; first report

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Year Published: 2018

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