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You may need to use antibiotic ointment or drops after surgery. Recovery time is generally one week. What are the risks and complications? In addition to the removal of the sutures, minor bruising or swelling may be expected and will likely go away in one to two weeks.
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Active infection of the lacrimal system is not a contraindication to surgery. ... It is especially superior to the external approach in revision surgery. ... The disadvantages of endoscopic surgery include the following:
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Dacryocystorhinostomy is a surgical procedure to restore the flow of tears into the nose from the lacrimal sac when the nasolacrimal duct does not function. A small incision is made on the side of th...
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Blocked tear duct surgery by endoscopic approach ... The traditional technique for DCR surgery is the external technique.  In this technique, a scar is made parallel with the nose overlying the lacrimal sac.  The external technique is a successful procedure however, the main drawback is that a skin incision must be made.
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Tear Duct Surgery - D ... Refinements in anaesthetic technique have meant that most patients can have a DCR performed under monitored local anaesthetic in a Day surgery setting. Patients who are not suitable for local anaesthesia or have special Medical considerations may require general anaesthesia and/or an overnight stay...
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CONCLUSIONS: Intraoperative mitomycin C application is effective in increasing the success rate of DCR surgery in standard nasolacrimal duct obstruction, and no significant complications resulted from its use.
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CONCLUSION: In both FNLDO and PANDO populations, symptoms bother patients significantly, and successful DCR surgery has a positive effect on the patient's physical and psychological well being.
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