| Title |
Countess of Chester: Nasolacrimal Obstruction Pathway 2 – Outcomes of 10 years of Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy |
| Submitted by |
Ivan Yip |
| Abstract Number |
303 |
| Abstract ID |
19-113 |
| Review Result |
poster presentation |
| Purpose |
Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is less invasive than an external DCR and avoids the creation of a cutaneous scar. It has however traditionally been reported as having a lower success rate than external DCR. There is limited evidence on the long term success of this procedure.
To evaluate the long-term success of endoscopic DCR in the management of epiphora. |
| Methods |
Retrospective audit of all patients at a single centre undergoing endoscopic DCR with lacrimal monoka grande tube intubation from January 2009 to December 2018 inclusive. |
| Results |
One hundred and eighty-six endonasal DCR operations were carried out. Functional success rate achieved in 85.5% (159/186). There were no intra-operative complications. Mean follow up was 51.5 months. |
| Conclusion |
Epiphora related to nasolacrimal duct obstruction can be effectively managed with endoscopic DCR. There is a high rate of functional improvement with good long term success. |
Additional Authors
| Last name |
Initials |
City / Hospital |
Department |
| Yadav |
S |
Countess of Chester Hopsital |
Ophthalmology |
| James |
E |
Countess of Chester Hopsital |
Ophthalmology |
| Bhargava |
J |
Countess of Chester Hopsital |
Ophthalmology |
