A very rare congenital disorder known as Branchio-oculo-facial syndrome (BOFS) makes itself apparent in some new-born infants. Blockage of the tear ducts or lacrimal duct obstruction is one of the traits that characterize this condition. Medical researchers have found at least 7 percent of infants displaying this disorder with the percent higher in premature babies.
If the tear duct that performs the function of emptying tears into the nasal cavity is blocked, the trapped tears can get infected due to their stagnant nature. Reconstructive plastic surgery for treating lacrimal duct blockage is the optimum method for treating this condition.
Before performing a reconstructive eyelid surgery however, plastic surgeons try to force tears into the naso-lacrimal duct by massaging the area around the lacrimal sac that is affected. If this method is unsuccessful, plastic surgeons resort to a reconstructive eyelid surgery.
The procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis with at least 75 percent of cases known to recover completely from this procedure. In case of scar tissue formation the procedure might have to be repeated. Mild bruising and swelling are to be expected and generally disperse within two weeks.
If your child suffers from BOFS or a lacrimal duct obstruction, our advanced surgical institute, the Plastic Surgery Institute of California can help you in seeking a remedy. Our professional reconstructive surgery doctors are certified with boards like the ASPS and the ABPS.
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