The Result of the Dacryocystorhinostomy on the Chronic Dacryocystitis.
- Author:
Byung Joo KIM
;
Yong Seok YOO
;
Han Ki CHANG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Chronic dacryocystitis;
Dacryocystorhinostomy;
Lacrimal sac flaps;
Nasal mucosal flaps
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1991;32(9):715-719
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We performed 75 cases of daryocystorhinostomy from Jan. 1988 to Dec. 1990. A routine dacryocystography was performed prior to operation in all cases. A modified T oti's method was applied as a surgical technique "H" shaped incision was done. Both anterior and posterior flaps were sutured adequately and vaseline guaze was used as a plugging agent for 7 to 10 days Success was achieved in 72(96.0%) of 75 cases. The causes of 3-failures were organized granulation tissue and trauma.
