Two Cases of Epiphora Following Le Fort I Osteotomy.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2014.57.12.861
- Author:
Jisung KIM
1
;
Mi Sook CHOI
;
Dong Wook LEE
;
Woo Sub SHIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea. hwatas@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Le Fort osteotomy;
Nasolacrimal duct injury
- MeSH:
Dacryocystorhinostomy;
Drainage;
Incidence;
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases*;
Nasal Surgical Procedures;
Nasolacrimal Duct;
Osteotomy*;
Osteotomy, Le Fort
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2014;57(12):861-864
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The lacrimal drainage system begins at the puncta and empties through the valve of Hasner into the inferior meatus. The varieties of the anatomic location, size and morphology of this valve can predispose susceptible individuals to an increased incidence of iatrogenic injury during nasal surgical procedures, thus necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the system. We report two cases of epiphora following two-jaw surgeries for cosmetic purposes. Nasolacrimal duct obstructions were diagnosed, and the symptoms were improved with dacryocystorhinostomies.
