The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
- The Journal of Laryngology & Otology (1997), 111 : pp 1056-1059
- Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997
- DOI: 10.1017/S0022215100139325 (About DOI)
- Published online: 29 June 2007
Main Articles
Endoscopic holmium: YAG laser dacryocystorhinostomy-safe and effective as a day-case procedure
S. S. Hehara1, N. S. Jonesa1 c1, S. A. Sadiqa2 and R. N. Downesa2
a1 Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK
a2 Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK
Abstract
Endoscopic holmium laser dacryocystorhinostomy can be used safely and efficiently to relieve symptoms of distal nasolacrimal duct obstruction. It has great advantages over the conventional external approach as it can be done as a day-case procedure under local anaesthesia. The excellent ablation of bone and soft tissue using this type of laser contribute to the fact that the procedure can be performed in a mean time of 20 minutes. We report on the results of our first 50 patients and review the literature on the subject.
(Accepted September 01 1997)
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c1 Address for correspondence: Mr N. S. Jones, Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH. Fax: 0115-970-9748
