Dacrocystorhinostomy is contraindicated in all EXCEPT
Ans. d (Chronic dacrocystitis). (Ref. Parson,IWSO1-504; Basak, Ophthomology 2nd /282, 336)Dacrocystorhinostomy (DCR)# It is surgical procedure of choice in chronic dacrocystitis.# A communication is made between lacrimal sac and middle meatus of nose.# Contraindications:# DNS} # Carcinoma of lacrimal gland(Mnemonic = DCR)# Rhinitis (Atrophic)
Atrophic-rhinitis
DNS
Carcinoma lacrimal gland
Chronic dacrocystitis
Lacrimal Gland