[Minimally invasive therapy for nasolacrimal duct obstructions]

Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2024 Dec;241(12):1361-1371. doi: 10.1055/a-2375-0128. Epub 2024 Sep 10.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Today, microendoscopic minimally invasive therapy techniques, such as laser dacryoplasty (LDP) for complete stenosis and microdrill dacryoplasty (MDP) for incomplete stenoses are therapeutic options for PANDO (primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstructions). Due to excellent prognosis, external DCR is still "gold standard" especially for patients with complex problems.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Dacryocystorhinostomy* / methods
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Duct Obstruction* / therapy
  • Laser Therapy / methods
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures* / methods
  • Nasolacrimal Duct / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome