EVOLUTION OF DCR SURGERIES – Rationale, Chronology, and Plethora of Techniques in Dacryocystorhinostomy (2024) Ahmed Mahmoud Amin

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A detailed presentation analyzing the evolution of Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgeries, focusing on the rationale for creating alternative pathways to bypass lacrimal obstruction (epiphora). It covers the chronological milestones (starting 1893), various modern techniques (external, endonasal, laser-assisted, image-guided), necessary surgical tools, anesthesia considerations, and the constant balance between achieving functional and aesthetic outcomes.