Endoscopic transnasal dacryocystorhinostomy.
The rigid Hopkins endoscope has been applied to simplify the operation of dacryocystorhinostomy, preventing unnecessary trauma to the medial orbital tissues. The success of the surgical technique is absolutely dependent on a thorough knowledge of the relevant surgical anatomy.
McDonogh
M
M
Department of Anatomy, University of Pretoria.
Meiring
J H
JH
D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy / Q000379:methods*; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery; D009301:Nasolacrimal Duct / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery