Comparative Study of Endonasal and External Dacryocystorhinostomy in a Rural Tertiary Care Centre

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 10

Abstract

Dacryocystorhinostomy is the surgical procedure done for patients with nasolacrimal duct obstruction and epiphora. It can be done in an external as well as endonasal approach. Our prospective study was conducted over a period of one year, in 50 patients. The aim of our study was to establish a comparative analysis between the two procedures in terms of the success rates and complications.

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Sudhakar D K

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Sudhakar D K (2018). Comparative Study of Endonasal and External Dacryocystorhinostomy in a Rural Tertiary Care Centre. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 6(10), 521-532. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-512319