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[Transcanalicular dacryocystorhinostomy technique using diode laser].

F J Alañón Fernández1, M A Alañón Fernández, A Martínez Fernández

  • 1Centro Oftalmológico Jaén, Spain. fjaf@zonaopen.com

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Transcanalicular dacryocystorhinostomy using a diode laser offers a scarless, minimally invasive treatment for nasolacrimal obstruction. This diode laser DCR-TC technique demonstrates high success rates with minimal complications.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Nasolacrimal duct obstruction causes epiphora and dacryocystitis.
  • Traditional dacryocystorhinostomy techniques can result in scarring and longer recovery times.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the surgical technique of transcanalicular dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR-TC) utilizing a diode laser.
  • To evaluate the clinical outcomes, advantages, and limitations of the diode laser DCR-TC procedure.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, interventional study of 43 patients with nasolacrimal obstruction.
  • Diode laser used for lacrimal sac vaporization, osteotomy, and nasal mucosa management under local anesthesia.
  • Bicanalicular intubation with silicone tubes and follow-up ranging from 4 to 38 months.

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Main Results:

  • 90.7% of patients (39/43) were asymptomatic post-procedure.
  • Only 4.65% experienced mild epiphora with a patent lacrimal system.
  • Minimal complications observed, including one case of lower canaliculi obstruction and one osteotomy closure.

Conclusions:

  • Diode laser transcanalicular dacryocystorhinostomy is an effective and minimally invasive treatment option.
  • The technique offers advantages such as no external scarring, reduced pain and bleeding, and shorter surgical duration.
  • It is suitable for outpatient settings with minimal intra- and post-operative morbidity.