Management of Nasolacrimal-Cutaneous Fistula – A Maxillofacial Review and Sharing Experience.
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2016-11
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Nasolacrimal cutaneous fistula can be presented with a complaint of discharge from an opening found below the eye and
beside the nose. The patient’s history can be remarkable with repair of severe maxillofacial injuries. Examination reveals a
nasolacrimal-cutaneous fistula extending from lacrimal sac to the overlying skin with co-existing nasolacrimal duct
obstruction. To correct a lacrimal-cutaneous fistula, an endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy should be performed to create a
new opening to the lacrimal apparatus medially. Simultaneous irrigation and probing of the common canaliculus and fistula
tract under direct visualization allows identification of the origin of the lacrimal fistula in relation to the internal ostium on the
lateral lacrimal sac wall. Post-traumatic nasolacrimal disturbances are not uncommon findings in trauma patients and
management of these chronic fistulas may be helpful for complete rehabilitation of the patient.
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Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), endoscopy, hemostasis,, middle turbinate, uncinate process
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shaik Khadar vali, Haripriya. Management of Nasolacrimal-Cutaneous Fistula – A Maxillofacial Review and Sharing Experience. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2016 Nov-Dec; 2(6): 10-13.