title: Prophylaxis of nasolacrimal duct obstruction after major sinus surgery using a silicone stent.
abstract: Damage to the nasolacrimal duct during major sinus procedures results in troublesome symptoms of epiphora and acute infection. Prophylactic stenting of the lacrimal apparatus using a silicone stent is described as a means of preventing such complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London.
authors.forename: E W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Cheesman
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000601:surgery; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008722:Methods; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012828:Silicones; D015607:Stents
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones