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Lacrimal gland innervation, tear drainage and lacrimal pump physiology.
Let us navigate the realms of sensory, parasympathetic, and sympathetic nerve supply of the lacrimal gland .Here we…
Read the noteWhat is the Lacrimal Pump Mechanism? The lacrimal pump mechanism is a sophisticated system orchestrated by the orbicularis…
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Syringing, probing, dye tests and localisation of obstruction.
Let us explore lacrimal punctal dilation, lacrimal probing, lacrimal syringing, and the nuanced art of interpreting their results…
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Lacrimal drainage obstruction, dacryocystitis and related clinical management.
Acute dacryocystitis is characterized by a sudden infection or inflammation of the lacrimal sac, primarily caused by bacterial…
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Dacryocystorhinostomy, anaesthesia, surgical approaches and operative principles.
Let us discuss about the various types of DCR surgeries. in each of these we create an ostium,…
Read the noteExternal dacryocystorhinostomy surgery is a meticulous procedure requiring a thorough understanding of anatomy and careful consideration of potential…
Read the noteThere are four important nerves that must be anesthetized for lacrimal sac surgeries like Dacryocystorhinostomy and Dacryocystectomy. These…
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