Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 48, Issue 1 , Pages 73-84 , January 2003

The Evolution of Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy

  • Lynnette M Watkins, MD

      Affiliations

    • Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbital, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston, MA, USA
    • ,
  • Parviz Janfaza, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otology and Laryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
    • ,
  • Peter A.D Rubin, MD, FACS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint address: Peter A.D. Rubin, MD, FACS, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles St., Boston, MA, USA 02114
    • Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbital, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston, MA, USA

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