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Management of the Failed Dacryocystorhinostomy

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Recurrent infection (dacryocystitis) after dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) generally indicates either obstruction of the DCR fistula or sump syndrome. On the other hand, symptomatic epiphora following DCR may be challenging in terms of diagnosis and appropriate management since there are so many potential causes of tearing. A careful and systematic examination will pinpoint the specific etiology so that the appropriate therapy may be pursued.

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    Adan J. Cohen M.D., F.A.C.S.

  2. Dartmouth Medical School, Concord Eye Care, Concord, NH, USA

    David A. Weinberg M.D., F.A.C.S.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology Wayne State University School of Med, Detroit, Michigan, USA

    Evan H. Black

  2. Oakland University William Beaumont, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology Director, Oculoplastic Surgery, Southfield, Michigan, USA

    Frank A. Nesi

  3. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA

    Christopher J. Calvano

  4. William Beaumont School of Medicine, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology Co-Director, Oculoplastic Surgery, Detroit, Michigan, USA

    Geoffrey J. Gladstone

  5. Former Chief of Ophthalmology, Emeritus Clinical Prof of Ophthalmology Case Western Reserve University, South Euclid, USA

    Mark R. Levine

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Cohen, A.J., Weinberg, D.A. (2012). Management of the Failed Dacryocystorhinostomy. In: Black, E., Nesi, F., Calvano, C., Gladstone, G., Levine, M. (eds) Smith and Nesi’s Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0971-7_50

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