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Aesthetic External DCR: The Transconjunctival Approach

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Primary and secondary nasolacrimal duct obstructions are quite frequently encountered in ophthalmology practice. The traditional surgical approach for managing nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) is an external dacryocystorhinostomy (Ex-DCR); however, it leaves a scar in the medial canthal area. Transconjunctival DCR is a scarless external technique where the lacrimal system patency is reestablished via inferomedial transconjunctival approach. This chapter would discuss surgical techniques, complications, and outcomes of a transconjunctival approach DCR.

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  1. Ophthalmic Plastics Surgery, Beyoglu Eye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

    Pelin Kaynak M.D.

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Kaynak, P. (2018). Aesthetic External DCR: The Transconjunctival Approach. In: Ali, M. (eds) Principles and Practice of Lacrimal Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5442-6_20

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