title: Using the phacoemulsification crescent knife in dacryocystorhinostomy.
abstract: Dacryocystorhinostomy is an effective treatment for nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Most techniques employ a conventional blade or knife in making the incision of the nasal mucosa and lacrimal sac. The authors describe the use of a phacoemulsification crescent knife for this purpose. This technique can be effective and at the same time safer and easier to perform.
authors.affiliation: Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore.
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Fong
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Koh
authors.forename: C T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Choo
mesh_terms: D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000295:instrumentation*