Anatomical Characterization of the Nasolacrimal Canal Based on Computed Tomography in Children With Complex Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Conclusion:</span><p>Computed tomography is useful for delineation of anatomical characteristics of the nasolacrimal canal and to diagnose nasolacrimal canal malformation. Malformed nasolacrimal canals are of two main types: fundamental and special. Hydrostatic pressure in the lacrimal duct appears to the underlying mechanism as enlargement of the nasolacrimal canal in the unilateral fundamental type.</p><p><b>[<i>J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus</i>. 201X;XX(X):XX –XX.]</b></p></div>
Source: Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research