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Preoperative Evaluation in Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy

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Preoperative assessment of cases undergoing endoscopic DCR plays an important role in achieving excellent results. Epiphora is the most common symptom of nasolacrimal duct obstruction in patients needing endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). However, there are several etiological factors causing epiphora and their treatment differs according to the cause. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation of patients presenting with epiphora is needed [1]. Probing and Irrigation forms the main stay of diagnosis and remains the single most important investigation to check the status of the lacrimal drainage system. Correct technique of probing needs to be learnt with complete knowledge of false stops that can often mislead the surgeon. Nasal endoscopy must be done preoperatively in all the cases. There is a definitive role of CT and CT DCG in medial canthal swelling and post-traumatic cases. Through assessment facilitates a meticulous primary surgery leading to excellent outcomes.

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Gupta, N. (2021). Preoperative Evaluation in Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy. In: Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8112-0_6

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