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Primary Endocanalicular Laser Dacryocystorhinostomy

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In recent years, endoscopes have been modified and are now able to visualize the canaliculus, sac, and duct. Similarly, lasers have evolved and are smaller, portable with thinner-diameter fiber optics and can be inserted through small orifices like the canaliculus. All these advances in endoscopy and laser technology led to the discovery of endocanalicular laser dacryocystorhinostomy (ECLDCR). This chapter will elucidate the instrumentation, principles, techniques, and results of endocanalicular laser DCR.

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    Mohammad Javed Ali

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Henson, R.P.D. (2018). Primary Endocanalicular Laser Dacryocystorhinostomy. In: Ali, M. (eds) Principles and Practice of Lacrimal Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5442-6_24

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