Probing of the nasolacrimal system using the endoscopic approach allows direct visualisation of the distal nasolacrimal duct, which facilitates diagnosis of the anomaly at this site.

Lacrimal probing is a common, but not always successful, treatment of lacrimal duct obstruction in infants. The formation of false passages and iatrogenic stenosis are recognised problems.

Stent offers alternative to probing in nasolacrimal duct obstruction The technique may be useful in children older than 12 months. Issue: October 10, 2011. ByEmmanuel Racy, MD.

The success rate of nasolacrimal probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction was 77.3% after first probing and more than 90% after second probing, according to a study.The retrospective ...

Świerczyńska M, Tobiczyk E, Rodak P, Barchanowska D, Filipek E. Success rates of probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction at various ages. BMC Ophthalmol. Published online October 8 ...

April 5, 2011 (San Diego, California) — Children with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) might benefit from duct probing up to 5 years of age, investigators reported here at the ...

It looks at success rates in cases with or without previous probing. The team aims to add useful information to the existing research on the effectiveness of Lacrijet intubation for managing CNLDO.

NEW YORK (MedscapeWire) Apr 08 — Balloon catheters safely and effectively treat persistent nasolacrimal duct obstruction in children, according to an interventional case series in the March ...

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