Question 1

what are the complications typically asociated with a dacryocystorhinostomy?

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Mostly failure: Dacryocystorhinostomy is a procedure to replace a blocked tear drainage from the eyes to the nose.  The most common problem is failure, that is blockage of the new drainage canal surgically constructed.  Other problems are usually short term and can be treated in the post surgical recovery period.

Question 2

what is a dacryocystorhinostomy?

Accepted Answer

DCR: This is a procedure to replace a blocked tear outflow tract (into the nose) by creating a window from the eye (lacrimal) canals into the nose which bypasses the obstructed system.  It is used in cases in which the normal tear flow needs re-establishment as the tears would otherwise overflow onto the cheek. It is done by oculoplastic surgeons, an ophthalmic subspecialty.

Question 3

when is a dacryocystorhinostomy needed?

Accepted Answer

Tear canal blockage: This is the procedure to substitute for the natural drainage of tears from eye to nose which can be obstructed sometimes spontaneously or by trauma.  An artificial canal is created and the tears can then drain properly.  It is usually performed by oculoplastic surgeons.

Question 4

how long does it take to recover from a dacryocystorhinostomy?

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3 months is typical: A dacryocystorhinostomy involves the acute surgery, from which recovery is 1-2 weeks and a 3-6 month interval for the new tear drainage tunnel to develop a well formed epithelial lining so that it can function for you.  At that point the stent tubing can be removed.

Question 5

dacryocystorhinostomy, is this external or endoscopic?

Accepted Answer

Can be either: eye doctor performs external
ENT doctor performs endoscopic
You choose!

Question 6

in an elderly person who excessively tears up, is dacryocystorhinostomy necessary before cataract removal procedure?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: This operation is rarely needed in elderly people.

Question 7

she won't operate to remove her cataracts unless she has dacryocystorhinostomy done with another doctor. is ther totally necessary?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Good vision after cataract surgery is depends,  in part, on a good quality tear film. If a patient has chronic tearing or infections of the nasolacrimal duct requiring a DCR, then often it is best to do the DCR first to give the patient the best chance of good quality vision after cataract surgery.

Question 8

and could you state what is expected complication of travel in s africa?

Accepted Answer

CDC: To find out what health problems may be an issue currently  in South Africa you can check:  .
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.

Question 9

what are complications of vbac?

Accepted Answer

Uterine Rupture: The most common complications are a failed vbac & need for vaginal bypass (c-section). The most serious are uterine dehiscence (separation of the uterine scar) or rupture. This can lead to catastrophic results with hemorrhage, emergency surgery, hysterectomy, and fetal loss. Major point - please vbac in a hospital where your OB can keep you safe and have access to immediate surgery if needed.

Question 10

what are the complications of  tpn?

Accepted Answer

Numerous. : Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a life-saving tool for patients that are unable to tolerate nutrition via their intestinal tract. Unfortunately, it comes with many potential side effects. Most notably is infection. Tpn is delivered intravenously and thus, the IV catheter is a route for blood stream infection.  Other problems are high blood sugar, fatty liver and imbalances in electrolytes.

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