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This study shows that endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) without silicone tubing is a successful treatment for chronic epiphora, achieving a 90.5% success rate in patients with postsaccal stenosis.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Otorhinolaryngology

Background:

  • Chronic epiphora, often caused by postsaccal stenosis, significantly impacts patient quality of life.
  • Traditional dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) often involves silicone tubing, which can lead to complications and discomfort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel endoscopic DCR technique that avoids silicone tubing.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of this stent-free endoscopic DCR for chronic epiphora.

Main Methods:

  • Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) was performed on 21 sides in 18 patients with chronic epiphora and postsaccal stenosis.
  • No silicone tubing was utilized. Postoperative care involved regular nasal debris removal and eyedrops to maintain the rhinostomy patency.
  • Patient outcomes were assessed using the fluorescein dye test and endoscopic examinations.

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Main Results:

  • A high success rate of 90.5% (19 out of 21 sides) was observed, with symptomatic improvement in patients.
  • The efficacy of the procedure was confirmed through endoscopic evaluation and fluorescein dye tests.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic DCR without silicone tubing is a highly effective and promising primary treatment for chronic epiphora due to postsaccal stenosis.
  • This stent-free technique yields results comparable to traditional methods, offering a potentially simpler and more comfortable alternative for patients.