Endonasal laser-assisted dacryocystorhinostomy.

Dacryocystorhinostomy is a procedure that is performed to allow drainage of tears from the lacrimal sac directly into the nasal cavity. Endonasal telescopes facilitate performance of this operation with better visualization and decreased morbidity. We present our experience with endoscopic laser-assisted DCR.

The management of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia.

Postoperative hypocalcemia was studied in 40 patients undergoing total thyroidectomy for a malignancy or massive goiter. Parameters evaluated included serum calcium, phosphate and magnesium levels. All patients exhibited a postoperative decline in serum calcium, however, the lowest serum calcium level was not seen until 48 hours after surgery.