Prophylaxis of nasolacrimal duct obstruction after major sinus surgery using a silicone stent.
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.
Fisher
E W
EW
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London.
Clarke
P M
PM
Cheesman
A D
AD
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
D012828:Silicones