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Transcanalicular Diode Laser-assisted Dacryocystorhinostomy for the Treatment of Primary Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Published on: October 13, 2017
Endoscopic-Powered Dacryocystorhinostomy Without Stenting: Long-term Outcomes of 120 Procedures
Ejder Ciğer1, Mustafa K Balci1, Seçil Arslanoğlu1
11 Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Katip Celebi University, İzmir, Turkey.
Abstract:
Background The necessity of silicone stenting in endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) procedures is a controversial subject in the literature. Objective The purpose of the present study is to assess the long-term anatomical and functional outcomes of endoscopic-powered DCR (EP-DCR) without stenting or mucosal flaps. Methods One hundred twenty EP-DCR procedures were performed in 107 patients. Anatomical success was defined as a patent ostium on irrigation and functional success as free flow of dye from the ostium and resolution of epiphora. Results The mean follow-up was 46.5 months (range: 24-87). Of the 120 procedures, 13 were bilateral and 94 were unilateral. Anatomical and functional success rates of 92.5% were obtained. Conclusion EP-DCR without stenting is a safe and economic technique that provides satisfactory long-term results and could be considered as the treatment of choice for patients with postsaccal nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
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