Title | Countess of Chester: Nasolacrimal Obstruction Pathway 2 – Outcomes of 10 years of Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy |
Submitted by | Ivan Yip |
Abstract Number | 303 |
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 |
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Yadav | S | Countess of Chester Hopsital | Ophthalmology |
James | E | Countess of Chester Hopsital | Ophthalmology |
Bhargava | J | Countess of Chester Hopsital | Ophthalmology |