Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32005000146
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy.
Authors' recommendations:
1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy appears adequate to support use of the procedure provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.
1.2 Specific training is particularly important and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the British Association of Otorhinolaryngologists Head & Neck Surgeons have agreed to produce joint standards for training.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/ipcat.aspx?c=56131
Year Published:
2005
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Endoscopy
- Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Contact Address:
MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NA, UK. Tel: +44 020 7067 5800; Fax: +44 020 7067 5801
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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