Tschopp, Markus; Bornstein, Michael M.; Sendi, Pedram; Jacobs, Reinhilde; Goldblum, David (2014). Dacryocystography using cone beam CT in patients with lacrimal drainage system obstruction. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 30(6), pp. 486-491. The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. 10.1097/IOP.0000000000000154
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PURPOSE
To assess the usefulness of cone beam CT (CBCT) for dacryocystography (DCG) using either direct syringing or passive application of contrast medium.
METHODS
Ten consecutive patients with epiphora who had CBCT-DCG in a sitting position were retrospectively analyzed. CBCT-DCGs were performed using 2 techniques: direct syringing with contrast medium or using the passive technique, where patients received 3 drops of contrast medium into the conjunctival sac before CBCT-DCG. Clinical and radiologic diagnoses were compared for both groups.
RESULTS
The 10 patients (men = 3) had a mean age of 63.2 years. Both techniques proved to be simple procedures with good delineation of the bone, soft tissue, and the contrast medium in the lacrimal system. No side effects were noted.
CONCLUSIONS
CBCT-DCG is a useful alternative to determine the localization of stenosis in patients with chronic epiphora.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > School of Dental Medicine > Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology 04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Head Organs and Neurology (DKNS) > Clinic of Ophthalmology |
UniBE Contributor: |
Tschopp, Markus, Bornstein, Michael, Goldblum, David |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health |
ISSN: |
0740-9303 |
Publisher: |
The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Eveline Carmen Schuler |
Date Deposited: |
13 Jan 2015 16:22 |
Last Modified: |
02 Mar 2023 23:25 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1097/IOP.0000000000000154 |
PubMed ID: |
24833449 |
BORIS DOI: |
10.7892/boris.61640 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/61640 |
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