Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy

May 16, 2019 by in Reconstructive surgery Comments Off on Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy

Table 53.1 Indications for surgery Acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) associated with: • Epiphora • Mucocele • Dacryocystitis (acute or chronic) Congenital NLDO failed probing and silicone stent placement Functional…

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Thermal conjunctivoplasty

May 16, 2019 by in Reconstructive surgery Comments Off on Thermal conjunctivoplasty

Table 52.1 Indications for surgery Symptomatic conjunctivochalasis affecting tear film and lacrimal outflow Non-resolving chemosis after eyelid surgery   Table 52.2 Preoperative evaluation History of cicatrizing conjunctivitis (Stevens–Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal…

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Conjunctival pillar tarsorrhaphy

May 16, 2019 by in Reconstructive surgery Comments Off on Conjunctival pillar tarsorrhaphy

Table 45.1 Indications for surgery Paralytic lagophthalmos Exposure keratopathy CN VII palsy Failing/exposed corneal transplant Neurotrophic cornea Recalcitrant corneal infections Debilitating corneal pain   Table 45.2 Preoperative evaluation Presence of…

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