If you are concerned about any of these risks, or have any further queries, please speak to your consultant. ... You should make sure that you understand all of the risks and benefits of the surgery before you sign. What sort of anaesthetic will I have? This operation is usually performed under a general anaesthetic,
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Conclusion: Laser assisted endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy is an ... middle turbinate likely to increase the risk of failure due to occlusion of the ostium ...
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The drawback of doing this endonasally is that there are risks of mucosal damage and ... Mechanical endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy with mucosal flaps. ...
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Endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is not presently considered to be as ..... Endonasal DCR may entail specific risks, including the need to perform ...
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Endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is now added to this group, ... patients wishing to avoid the potential risks of a hypotensive anesthetic. ...
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May M, Mester SJ, O'Daniel TG, Curtin HD. Decreasing the risks of endonasal endoscopic sinus surgery by imaging techniques. In: Friedman M. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, 1990:89-92.
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We do not advocate the use of laser in endonasal DCR for patients with epiphora. EBM rating: C-4. ... Laser Eye Surgery Research Today is a free monthly online journal that collates and summarizes the latest research about Laser Eye Surgery, including details on lasek, risks, procedure, side-effects.
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It is important to open the lacrimal sac with "cold steel" to avoid risks of contracture and scarring.32 The creation of anterior and posterior flaps in the lacrimal sac mucosa allows primary intention healing with the nasal mucosal flaps, ... For the past decade many types of endonasal approaches have been tried.
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In 1895, Caldwell reported his experience with the endonasal approach but showed mediocre results and so the external procedure was used for quite some time.
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