The polyurethane nasolacrimal duct stent for lower tear duct obstruction: long-term success rate and complications

Volume: 238, Issue: 9, Pages: 733 - 737
Published: Sep 19, 2000
Abstract
Background: The polyurethane nasolacrimal duct stent is used as an alternative to conventional techniques for treatment of lower tear duct obstruction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical success rate after a follow-up of 2 years. Methods: Nasolacrimal duct stent implantation was attempted in 19 patients with nasolacrimal duct obstruction proven by digital substraction dacryocystography. The median age of the patients was 50...
Paper Details
Title
The polyurethane nasolacrimal duct stent for lower tear duct obstruction: long-term success rate and complications
Published Date
Sep 19, 2000
Volume
238
Issue
9
Pages
733 - 737
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