Evaluation of 1000 lacrimal ducts by dacryocystography

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Authors

Fabiano Celli Francisco · Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Antônio Carlos Pires Carvalho · Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Vivian Frida Murta Francisco · Centro Universitário de União da Vitória

Marina Celli Francisco · Centro Universitário de União da Vitória

Guidugli Neto · Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

Obstruction of the lacrimal ducts is normally total, unilateral, and sited at the valve of Krause. The obstruction of this valve predominantly affects women, whereas obstruction of the valve of Hasner mainly affects men. There was no significant difference in the distribution of obstructions by age group.

Topics & Keywords

Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Ophthalmology

Volume 91, Issue 1, pp. 43-46

DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2005.088187

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