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DCT (Dacryocystectomy)
Eye care hospital in Bangalore
A dacryocystectomy (DCT) is a surgical procedure to remove the lacrimal sac. This sac is located at the junction of the tear duct and the nose. The lacrimal sac stores tears that are produced by the lacrimal gland. Tears drain from the eye through the tear duct and into the lacrimal sac. From the lacrimal sac, tears drain through the nasolacrimal duct into the nose. The most common reason for a dacryocystectomy is a blockage of the nasolacrimal duct. This blockage can be due to various reasons, including infection, inflammation, or a tumor. A dacryocystectomy is also sometimes performed to treat chronic infection of the lacrimal sac.
Pre-Procedure
Pre-procedure instructions for a DCT (Dacryocystectomy) typically include Avoiding aspirin, ibuprofen, and other blood-thinning medications for at least two weeks before the procedure. Stopping smoking at least two weeks before the procedure. Arriving at the procedure site with a clean face. Arriving at the procedure site with a driver, sedation will be used during the procedure
Procedure
Dacryocystectomy (DCT) is a surgical procedure to remove the lacrimal sac. The lacrimal sac is located at the junction of the middle and inner third of the eyelid. It is a small, triangular-shaped sac that collects tears from the eye and drains them into the nasolacrimal duct. The nasolacrimal duct drains tears into the nose. Dacryocystectomy is usually performed to treat a blocked nasolacrimal duct. The blockage may be caused by a congenital abnormality, trauma, infection, or tumour. Dacryocystectomy may also be performed to treat a dacryocystocele, a sac-like enlargement of the lacrimal sac. Dacryocystectomy is typically performed under general anaesthesia. The surgeon makes an incision in the skin of the eyelid and removes the lacrimal sac. The nasolacrimal duct is then opened and a silicone tube, called a stent, is inserted into the duct. The stent is left in place for six to eight weeks to keep the duct open. Book an appointment to consult with the experts.
Post-Procedure
After the surgery, you will be taken to a recovery room where you will be monitored for any complications. You will experience some pain and swelling around the incision site. Your doctor will prescribe pain medication to help with this. You will also have to use eye drops and ointment to help keep the area moist and prevent infection. You will need to avoid strenuous activity for at least two weeks after the surgery. Your doctor will also recommend that you avoid getting the incision site wet for at least two weeks. You will need to follow up with your doctor to make sure that the incision is. Visit Manipal Hospitals for eye treatment in Bangalore.
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