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Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms free at side, Bed turned 90 degrees
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Moderate (50 - 200 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

The nasolacrimal duct is obstructed - which is most often the result of chronic dacryocystitis. This procedure creates a fistula between the common canaliculus to the nasopharynx. nasal packing,...

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