Long-term results of a balloon-assisted endoscopic approach in failed dacryocystorhinostomies.

Alessandro Vinciguerra Pietro IndelicatoAntonio Giordano RestiMario BussiMatteo Trimarchi

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2021)

Trans-nasal balloon-assisted dacryoplasty is a mini-invasive surgical approach to treat failed dacryocystorhinostomies with reliable and stable outcomes in the long term. The absence of post-surgical complications, high success rate and short operative time are the main features of this innovative procedure.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
risk factors
type diabetes
adipose tissue
weight loss