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Infections of the Lacrimal Drainage System

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The canaliculi and the lacrimal sac are those segments of lacrimal drainage system, which are prone for infections, and these are not uncommon in an ophthalmic plastics practice. This chapter focuses on infective canaliculitis and dacryocystitis and their diagnosis, microbial profiles, managements, and outcomes.

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Pujari, A., Ali, M.J. (2018). Infections of the Lacrimal Drainage System. In: Ali, M. (eds) Principles and Practice of Lacrimal Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5442-6_17

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