Endoscopic repair of a blocked tear duct
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35470
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology Service, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1538
- Available Online
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This surgery is called endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). It is needed when your tear duct is blocked and tears cannot drain. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after surgery. It includes information about pain, cold compresses, dressings, after care, and follow-up. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention is provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology Service
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This surgery is called endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). It is needed when your tear duct is blocked and tears cannot drain. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after surgery. It includes information about pain, cold compresses, dressings, after care, and follow-up. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention is provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Endoscopic repair of blocked tear duct; Endoscopic repair of a blocked tear duct
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Adapted by: Otolaryngology Service, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1538
