Comparison of botulinum toxin-A injection in lacrimal gland and conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy for treatment of epiphora due to proximal lacrimal system obstruction
Kaynak P, Karabulut G, Ozturker C, Fazil K, Arat Y, Perente I, Akar S, Yilmaz O, Demirok A. Comparison of botulinum toxin-A injection in lacrimal gland and conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy for treatment of epiphora due to proximal lacrimal system obstruction. Eye 2016, 30: 1056-1062. PMID: 27197871, PMCID: PMC4985683, DOI: 10.1038/eye.2016.88.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLacrimal system obstructionBotulinum toxin A injectionSystem obstructionLacrimal glandUpper lacrimal system obstructionDegree of epiphoraLacrimal system irrigationSchirmer test resultsSchirmer 1 testTreatment of epiphoraProximal canalicular obstructionEfficacy of botulinum toxin A injectionsEvaluation of epiphoraPunctate epitheliopathyCanalicular obstructionTube dislocationSurgical experienceTube insertionConjunctivodacryocystorhinostomyEpiphoraGroup 2Group 1Granuloma formationLess-invasivePostoperative care