Comparison of Modifications in Flap Anastomosis Patterns and Skin Incision Types for External Dacryocystorhinostomy: Anterior-Only Flap Anastomosis with W Skin Incision versus Anterior and Posterior Flap Anastomosis with Linear Skin Incision

Comparison of Modifications in Flap Anastomosis Patterns and Skin Incision Types for External Dacryocystorhinostomy: Anterior-Only Flap Anastomosis with W Skin Incision versus Anterior and Posterior Flap Anastomosis with Linear Skin Incision

Purpose. To compare the outcomes of external dacryocystorhinostomy (E-DCR) by using two different flap anastomosis patterns and skin incision types. Methods. This study included 79 patients (88 eyes) with lacrimal drainage system disorders who underwent E-DCR surgery. Fifty eyes of 44 patients (gro...

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Main Authors: Dirim, Burcu, Sendul, Selam Yekta, Demir, Mehmet, Ergen, Erdem, Acar, Zeynep, Olgun, Ali, Tiryaki, Semra, Sensoz, Hakan, Guven, Dilek
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4491387/

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