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Review
. 2001 Sep;14(3):443-6, viii.
doi: 10.1016/s0896-1549(05)70242-x.

Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

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Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction

R M Robb. Ophthalmol Clin North Am. 2001 Sep.

Abstract

Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a common problem among infants. Its incidence and natural course are reviewed. Probing techniques and various back-up procedures for failed probings are discussed. Additional suggestions are made about the management of lacrimal duct obstruction with congenital cacryocystocele and nasal dacryocele.

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