Is there an association between congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction and cesarean delivery?

Mehmet Fuat AlakusUmut DagSelahattin BalsakSeyfettin ErdemHasan OnculSedat AkgolHalit Diri

Published in: European journal of ophthalmology (2019)

Cesarean section in first birth and positive family history of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction appear to be important risk factors in the etiopathogenesis of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

Keyphrases

risk factors
pregnant women
preterm birth