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. 1987 Feb;71(2):152–157. doi: 10.1136/bjo.71.2.152

Management of unsuccessful lacrimal surgery.

R A Welham, A E Wulc
PMCID: PMC1041106  PMID: 3828266

Abstract

Two hundred and eight cases of failed dacryocystorhinostomy presenting to the Lacrimal Clinic at Moorfields Eye Hospital between 1970 and 1985 were reviewed. All cases underwent a further operation. The reasons for failure were usually apparent on reoperation. The surgical technique is described. A second dacryocystorhinostomy is a highly successful technique that spares both patient and surgeon the lifelong commitment to a bypass tube.

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