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Simultaneous bilateral or sequential DCR? What to choose?

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European Journal of Ophthalmology
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Simultaneous bilateral endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy offers excellent results for nasolacrimal duct obstruction in adults and children. This endoscopic approach is as effective and safe as unilateral surgery, with comparable outcomes.

Keywords:
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  • Ophthalmology
  • Otorhinolaryngology

Background:

  • Dacryocystorhinostomy treats nasolacrimal duct obstruction when conservative measures fail.
  • Procedures can be external or endoscopic-endonasal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Compare outcomes of simultaneous bilateral versus unilateral dacryocystorhinostomy.
  • Evaluate efficacy and safety across different surgical approaches and age groups.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 2012-2017 tertiary medical center database.
  • Categorized patients into adult and child groups, with subgroups for external and endoscopic-endonasal approaches (unilateral vs. simultaneous bilateral).
  • Collected data on demographics, surgery details, and complications.

Main Results:

  • Adults undergoing external bilateral dacryocystorhinostomy had longer anesthesia and surgery times.
  • No significant differences in surgery duration or complications between simultaneous bilateral and unilateral endoscopic-endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy.
  • Bilateral endoscopic surgery did not increase intraoperative or postoperative complications.

Conclusions:

  • Simultaneous bilateral endoscopic-endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy is a highly effective treatment for bilateral nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
  • The procedure demonstrates comparable clinical, surgical, and outcome parameters to unilateral approaches.
  • This technique offers excellent therapeutic results in both adult and pediatric populations.