Anatomic Characteristics of the Lacrimal Sac and Adjacent Bony Structures - A Computed Tomographic-Dacryocystography Study
Xinhan Cui,
Yanwen Fang,
Limin Zhang
et al.
Abstract:Purpose To describe the anatomic characteristics of the lacrimal sac and its adjacent bone structures and to provide surgical recommendations for endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (EN - DCR) in Asians.
Methods This retrospective comparative study involved 118 sides with complete nasolacrimal duct obstruction and 83 unaffected sides. Computed tomographic - dacryocystography (CT-DCG) scans were performed before lacrimal surgery, and image reconstruction was used to obtain continuous 0.75-mm axial, coronal, and s… Show more
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