Endoscopic repair of blocked tear duct
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35470
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1538
- Available Online
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The medical term for the repair of a blocked tear duct is endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). This procedure is needed when the tear duct is blocked and tears cannot drain. This pamphlet goes over what to expect before, during, and after surgery. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention are provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- The medical term for the repair of a blocked tear duct is endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). This procedure is needed when the tear duct is blocked and tears cannot drain. This pamphlet goes over what to expect before, during, and after surgery. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention are provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Endoscopic repair of a blocked tear duct
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Adapted by: Otolaryngology Service, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1538
