title: Anatomic and radiographic study of the lacrimal apparatus of llamas.
abstract: The anatomy of the nasolacrimal duct of llamas was examined grossly and radiographically in 2 llamas. Dacryocystorhinography was performed on cadaver heads, using a radiographic aqueous contrast agent. Anatomic casts of the nasolacrimal apparatus were obtained by cannulation of the duct and use of polyurethane cast material. Dacryocystorhinography accurately revealed the nasolacrimal apparatus and compared favorably with gross dissections and polyurethane casts.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0126.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Sapienza
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Isaza
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002161:Camelids, New World / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D016319:Corrosion Casting / Q000662:veterinary; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009301:Nasolacrimal Duct / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography