Abstract
One of the commonest causes of dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) failure is the closure of the ostium due to healing of the mucosal edges, formation of synechiae, or presence of granulation tissue [1]. Another postulated cause of failure is the sump syndrome where a remnant of the inferior lacrimal sac acts as a nondraining reservoir [2]. These complications can be minimized by creating an adequately sized and appropriately placed ostium.
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Zarkovic, A., Figueira, E.C., Madge, S.N., Marcet, M.M., Selva, D. (2015). Debates in Dacryology: The Ostium Dilemma. In: Javed Ali, M. (eds) Principles and Practice of Lacrimal Surgery. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2020-6_35
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