| Bilateral dacryocystitis after punctal occlusion with thermal cautery. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1508490 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 61-year-old woman developed acute bilateral dacryocystitis secondary to Staphylococcus aureus 3 weeks after undergoing punctal occlusion with thermal cautery for keratoconjunctivitis sicca. The dacryocystitis resolved with intravenous antibiotics, aspiration of the lacrimal sacs, injection of sulfacetamide into the lacrimal sacs, and bilateral dacryocystorhinostomy. Preexisting bilateral nasolacrimal duct obstruction was postulated as the underlying cause. In these cases, irrigation of the lacrimal system is recommended before proceeding with punctal occlusion. |
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Authors:
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J L Marx; D S Hillman; K D Hinshaw; J J Olson; A M Putterman; S Lam |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ophthalmic surgery Volume: 23 ISSN: 0022-023X ISO Abbreviation: Ophthalmic Surg Publication Date: 1992 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-09-24 Completed Date: 1992-09-24 Revised Date: 2005-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0241035 Medline TA: Ophthalmic Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 560-1 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois, Chicago College of Medicine 60612. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Bacterial Agents Dacryocystitis / drug therapy, microbiology* Dacryocystorhinostomy Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use Electrocoagulation / adverse effects* Eye Infections, Bacterial* Humans Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca / surgery Lacrimal Apparatus / microbiology, surgery* Male Middle Aged Staphylococcal Infections* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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