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What is a dacryocystorhinostomy?
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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.
Answered 9/26/2012
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She won't operate to remove her cataracts unless she has dacryocystorhinostomy done with another doctor. Is ther totally necessary?
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