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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.

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Answered 12/20/2015

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