title: Paediatric dacryocystorhinostomy.
abstract: The results of 95 dacryocystorhinostomy procedures in 78 paediatric patients are reviewed. The success rate was 77%. Factors influencing success and failure are discussed.
authors.affiliation: St John Ophthalmic Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Elder
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy / Q000379:methods*; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000151:congenital; D009301:Nasolacrimal Duct / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers