Interventional radiology in the lacrimal drainage system

This article presents a review of the interventional radiological procedures in the lacrimal drainage system. Balloon dacryocystoplasty and nasolacrimal polyurethane stent placement are the main fluoroscopically guided interventions for the treatment of epiphora by recanalizing the obstructed LDS. T...

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Published in:European journal of radiology 2005-09, Vol.55 (3), p.331-339
Main Authors: Ilgit, Erhan T., Önal, Baran, Coskun, Bilgen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catheterization
Dacryocystoplasty
Epiphora
Humans
Interventional procedures
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases - therapy
Lacrimal gland and duct
Nasolacrimal obstructions
Polyurethanes
Prosthesis Implantation
Radiography
Radiology, Interventional
Stents
Stents and prostheses
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Summary:This article presents a review of the interventional radiological procedures in the lacrimal drainage system. Balloon dacryocystoplasty and nasolacrimal polyurethane stent placement are the main fluoroscopically guided interventions for the treatment of epiphora by recanalizing the obstructed LDS. These procedures can also be used for dacryolith removal and lacrimal sac abscess treatment.
ISSN:0720-048X
1872-7727
DOI:10.1016/j.ejrad.2005.03.006