title: Results of dacryocystorhinostomy in Singapore General Hospital.
abstract: A total of fifty dacryocystorhinostomies (DCRs) done between 1983 and 1988 were reviewed. A success rate of 86% was found in 47 patients who had obstruction of the lacrimal sac and/or duct. Our results, surgical technique and reasons for failure will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Singapore General Hospital.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Goh
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Seah
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Chiang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D012737:Sex Factors