Using the phacoemulsification crescent knife in dacryocystorhinostomy.
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.
Fong
K S
KS
Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore.
Koh
A H
AH
Choo
C T
CT
D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000295:instrumentation*