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TitleCountess of Chester: Nasolacrimal Obstruction Pathway 2 – Outcomes of 10 years of Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy
Submitted byIvan Yip
Abstract Number303
Review Resultposter 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 nameInitialsCity / HospitalDepartment
YadavSCountess of Chester HopsitalOphthalmology
JamesECountess of Chester HopsitalOphthalmology
BhargavaJCountess of Chester HopsitalOphthalmology