[Postoperative epiphora].
The authors discuss the management of watering of the eyes occurring after facial or palpebral surgery. The most serious form is watering of the eyes associated with a pericorneal ring, which constitutes an ophthalmological emergency. Watering of a "white" eye suggests an abnormality of the lacrimal ducts. The clinical context and instrumental exploration can localize the obstruction, which is an essential step prior to surgical treatment.
Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôtel-Dieu de Paris.
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Fayet
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Bernard
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Benabderrazik
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Pouliquen
D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications
Les épiphoras post-opératoires.