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  • Title: Role of dacryocystectomy in the management of failed dacryocystorhinostomy associated with chronic dacryocystitis.
    Author: Boynton JR, Anawis MA.
    Journal: Ophthalmic Surg Lasers; 1996 Feb; 27(2):133-6. PubMed ID: 8640436.
    Abstract:
    Three patients had recurrent chronic dacryocystitis but no epiphora associated with failed dacryocystorhinostomies. Dacryocystectomy was performed on all three patients. These patients were cured of dacryocystitis following dacryocystectomy and none had epiphora postoperatively. There may be a group of patients with dry eyes and chronic dacryocystitis in whom dacryocystorhinostomy is likely to fail. Such patients may respond favorably to dacryocystectomy.
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