In Dacryocystorhinostomy, opening is done into which of the following nasal cavity meatus?
Dacryocystorhinostomy is performed to assist in the drainage of tears and secretions from the lacrimal sac into the middle meatus of the nose by forming a sho circuit through the lacrimal bone and the nasal mucosa. This procedure is performed when the nasolacrimal duct is obstructed by fibrous tissue or bone and has become impermeable in order to establish a new communication pathway between the lacrimal sac and nose. The nasolacrimal duct is about 18mm long. It passes inferiorly, posteriorly and laterally to open into the inferior nasal meatus. Opening of the duct is covered by a mucosal fold(valve of Hasner).
Superior meatus
Middle meatus
Inferior meatus
None of the above