Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dacryocystorhinostomy

Surgical fistulization of the LACRIMAL SAC for external drainage of an obstructed nasolacrimal duct.

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Abstract

Surgical fistulization of the LACRIMAL SAC for external drainage of an obstructed nasolacrimal duct.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Dacryocystorhinostomies
  • Dacryocystostomy
  • Dacryocystostomies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Previous Indexing

  • Dacryocystitis/surgery (1966-1987)
  • Lacrimal Apparatus/surgery (1966-1987)
  • Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/surgery (1966-1987)

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  1. E04w.540w.255w
  2. E04w.579w.255w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dacryocystorhinostomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003608. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003608
  2. Dacryocystorhinostomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dacryocystorhinostomy
  3. Dacryocystorhinostomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3700745