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1. the lacrimal sac and area surrounding it is anaesthetized with xylocaine 2% with adrenaline.
2. about 2 cm long skin incision is made 3 mm medial to the inner canthus .
3. orbicularis muscle is split along the incision line.
4. lacrimal fascia is exposed and incised.
5. lacrimal sac is drawn forward and twisted and torn away from the nasolacrimal duct .
6. the upper end of the duct is curetted and incision is closed by sutures.
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∙ 13y agoTopical and oral antibiotics may be prescribed if an infection is present. Intravenous antibiotics may be needed if the infection is severe.
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How successful are the treatments for dacryocystitis?
Treatment of dacryocystitis with antibiotics is usually successful in clearing the infection that is present.
What are the causes of dacryocystitis?
Dacryocystitis is usually caused by a blockage of the nasolacrimal duct, which allows fluid to drain into the nasal passages. When the lacrimal sac does not drain, bacteria can grow in the trapped fluid.
What are the prefixes suffixes and root words of dacryocystitis?
tear duct
What is dacryocystitis?
Dacryocystitis is an infection or inflammation of the lacrimal sac, which is the tear drainage system in the eye. It typically presents with redness, swelling, and tenderness near the inner corner of the eye. Treatment may involve antibiotics or surgery to clear the blockage in the tear duct.
What are the symptoms of dacryocystitis?
the symptoms can range from watery eyes, pain, swelling, and redness to a discharge of pus when pressure is applied to the area between the bridge of the nose and the inner eyelids.
What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the lacrimal duct?
Lacrimotomy is surgical incision into the lacrimal duct, commonly known as the tear duct of the eye.lacrimotomy
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An adjunct treatment is an additional treatment used for increasing the efficacy or safety of a primary treatment.
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