External Dacryocystorhinostomy
摘要
Nasolacrimal duct obstructionNasolacrimal duct obstruction is a common cause of epiphoraEpiphora. In addition to symptomatic excess tears, it may be associated with infection (dacryocystitis). Surgical bypass of a nasolacrimal duct obstructionNasolacrimal duct obstruction via dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) may be indicated to treat epiphoraEpiphora or infection or both. The external approach has an extensive history and remains a key oculofacial surgical procedure. In this chapter, the authors describe indications and surgical techniques for external DCRExternal DCR.