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. 1994 Dec;72(6):703-6.
doi: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1994.tb04684.x.

Endonasal CO2-Nd:YAG laser dacryocystorhinostomy

H Seppä  1 , R Grenman, J Hartikainen
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Endonasal CO2-Nd:YAG laser dacryocystorhinostomy

H Seppä et al. Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh). 1994 Dec.

Abstract

A preliminary series of endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy was carried out on 12 patients with nasolacrimal obstruction using a recently developed combined CO2-Nd:YAG laser that was guided by a fiberoptic light pipe inserted into the lacrimal sac through lacrimal canaliculi. The lacrimal passages were stented using silicone tubing that was kept in place for 6 months postoperatively. At an average follow-up time of 14.3 months the success rate was 83%. The advantages of the operation include a relatively short operation time, quick rehabilitation, absence of a skin wound, good hemostasis, and preservation of canthal anatomy.

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