Lacrimal Drainage Surgery by Suresh D Isloor

Rhinologists are trained to inspect the area of neo-ostium by nasal endoscopy and treat the pathology by removal of granulations, polyps, synechiae and punch out overhanging mucosa, agger nasi cells, anterior ethmoid sinus, anterior end of middle turbinate, and septoplasty for deviated nasal septum. Ophthalmologists, who are not trained in nasal endoscopy and not conversant with nasal and paranasal sinuses surgical anatomy may benefit from the basic chapters on these subjects. Rhinologists may benefit from basic knowledge on physiopathology of lacrimal disorders.

• Characterize the surgical anatomy of the lacrimal system including surgical anatomy of the lateral wall of the nose, pathophysiology, and diagnostics including CT and MRI.

• Essential reference for Eye and ENT surgeons, who need a refresher on surgical procedures as well as postgraduates seeking guidance on the latest advancement in lacrimal drainage surgery.

• Offers in-depth, step-by-step descriptions of the clinical management of lacrimal disorders.

• Comprises external and endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (including flap technique), conjunctivorhinostomy and latest procedures such as transcanalicular nasal endoscopic-assisted diode-laser dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) and balloon-assisted dacryoplasty.

• Useful for both novice and experienced surgeons, who deal with dacryocystorhinostomy and also for the postgraduate students in updating their knowledge on the subject.