title: Bilateral simultaneous dacryocystorhinostomy.
abstract: Bilateral simultaneous dacryocystorhinostomy is advocated in patients who have bilateral symptoms of lacrimal obstruction in which both tear ducts are blocked. By performing the dacryocystorhinostomies simultaneously the success rate is not compromised, and it is possible to rehabilitate the patient with one anesthetic, and only one period of time off work.
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto, Oculoplastic Programme, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Hurwitz
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mishkin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy / Q000379:methods*; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000601:surgery; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors