scholarly journals External dacryocystorhinostomy

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-185
Author(s):  
Li Ying Long ◽  
Safinaz Mohd Khialdin ◽  
Nazila Binti Ahmad Azli
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Posterior Flap ◽  
External Dacryocystorhinostomy ◽  
External Dcr

Aim: To analyse the epidemiological data, surgical technique, success rate, and complications of patients who underwent external DCR in Hospital Selayang from January 2015 to December 2016. Method: Retrospective case series. Results: A total of 21 eyes of 20 patients who underwent external DCR from January 2015 to December 2016 were identified and reviewed. There were 15 females (75%) and 5 males (25%). Age ranged from 5 to 75 years old, with a median age of 56 years old (IQR 23). Twelve patients presented with epiphora while eight patients presented with symptoms of dacryocystitis. One case was congenital, two were secondary nasolacrimal duct obstruction and the rest were primary nasolacrimal duct obstruction. All patients underwent external DCR under general anaesthesia. Silicone tube were inserted in 21 eyes, of which all were removed 3 months after the surgery except one patient whom had his tube dislodged accidentally. The overall success rate was 90.5% (n = 19), which was defined as no or minimal intermittent epiphora or no reflux on lacrimal irrigation at 12 months postoperative. There was one patient who had a cerebrospinal fluid leak treated successfully with intravenous antibiotics. Conclusion: The surgical success rate for external dacryocystorhinostomy was comparable to that of the global success rate of external DCR. This is attributed to the application of surgical technique such as anterior suspended flap modification and posterior flap excision.

scholarly journals Outcomes of external dacryocystorhinostomy and endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy in the management of nasolacrimal duct obstruction

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Duwal ◽  
R Saiju
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Endoscopic Endonasal ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Dence Interval ◽  
External Dacryocystorhinostomy ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
External Dcr ◽  
Group 1

Introduction: Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is the treatment of choice for nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Although external DCR is regarded as the gold standard, endoscopic DCR is evolving as an equally-effective alternative. Objectives To compare the success rate of treating nasolacrimal duct obstruction by endoscopic endonasal method compared to the conventional DCR surgery.Materials and methods This prospective, comparative, non-randomised study was conducted in 2009 - 2010. Thirty consecutive patients undergoing endoscopic endonasal DCR (Group 1) and 30 consecutive patients undergoing external DCR (Group 2) between July 2009 and September 2010 at the oculoplasty unit of the Tilganga institute of ophthalmology were included in this study. A patent lacrimal passage on syringing and symptomatic improvement at six months after surgery was de¿ned as a successful outcome. The intraoperative and postoperative complications were also compared. Results Our study included 31 eyes of 30 patients in Group 1 and 34 eyes of 30 patients in Group 2. The success rate for endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy was 90.3 % (95 % con¿dence interval 80 - 100) and external dacryocystorhinostomy was 94.1 % (95 % con¿dence interval 80 - 100). The difference of surgical success among the two methods was not statistically significant (p = 0.7). The rate of intra-operative and post-operative complications was similar in the two methods (p = 0.5). Conclusion: The short term outcomes and complication rates of endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy and external dacryocystorhinostomy were similar.

scholarly journals External Dacryocystorhinostomy and Patient Satisfaction: Perspective of General Ophthalmologist

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Suresh BK Rasaily ◽  
Kaushal Pokharel ◽  
Sulaxmi Katuwal ◽  
Sabita Bishowkarma ◽  
Ben Limbu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Subscale Score ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Surgical Success ◽  
Glasgow Benefit Inventory ◽  
External Dacryocystorhinostomy

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction over time in patients undergoing external dacryocystorhinostomy for primary nasolacrimal duct obstruction when done by a general ophthalmologist. Materials and methods: This prospective interventional case series was done in a secondary level eye hospital in the Midwestern region of Nepal from 1st January 2018 to 30th December 2018. Fifty-four consecutive adult patients diagnosed with primary nasolacrimal duct obstruction who underwent external dacryocystorhinostomy performed by a general ophthalmologist were included. The surgical success rate was determined at six months on the basis of the resolution of symptoms with patency on syringing. Postoperative patient satisfaction was evaluated 6 months after surgery with a standardized Glasgow Benefit Inventory and post-intervention questionnaire. Results: A total of 54 eyes were operated on within the study period and a larger number of surgeries were done in the age group 26-30 years. Female constituted 79.6 % and male 20.4% with a ratio of 3.9:1. Overall surgical success rate 6 months after surgery was 96.30%. The mean total Glasgow benefit inventory (GBI) score was 48.83 ± 23.87 (95% CI, 42.96- 56.95), mean general subscale score was 52.70± 23.28 (95% CI, 46.49-60.38), social support subscale was 49.69 ± 44.68 (95% CI, 41.15-60.35) and physical health subscale score was 37.07 ± 41.19 (95% CI, 27.48-49.26). Conclusion: The external dacryocystorhinostomy surgeries performed by general ophthalmologists achieved an excellent surgical success rate and good patient satisfaction proven by a validated questionnaire.

scholarly journals Non endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy versus external dacryocystorhinostomy

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
BR Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Direct Method ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Endoscopic Endonasal ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Surgical Success ◽  
External Dacryocystorhinostomy

Aims and Objectives: To compare the success rates of non endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy and conventional external dacryocystorhinostomy for the surgical management of primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Materials and methods: A retrospective, nonrandomized, comparative interventional case series of 302 patients who underwent either endonasal or external dacryocystorhinostomy over a period of 2 years. All surgeries were performed by a single surgeon and patients with primary nasolacrimal duct obstruction with a minimum of 6 months post operative follow up were included in the study. While external dacryocystorhinostomy was performed using traditional technique, endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy was performed using direct method of nonendoscopic visualization. Results: Of the 302 cases included in the study 165 patients had endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy whereas 137 underwent external dacryocystorhinostomy. Success was defined by resolution of symptoms of tearing, a negative fluorescein dye disappearance test and patency of the canalicular system on lacrimal irrigation. In the external dacryocystorhinostomy group 124 (90.5%) patients had surgical success whereas 146 (88.5%) of the endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy patients had successful outcome. The overall success rate was 89.4%, and the difference of surgical success between the two groups was not statistically significant ( P=0.57). Conclusion: Non endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy gives surgical results comparable to those of external dacryocystorhinostomy and is a viable alternative where dacryocystorhinostomy is indicated for primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Key words: Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy (ENDCR), External Dacryocystorhinostomy (EXDCR), Primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (PANLDO)   doi: 10.3126/kumj.v6i4.1731  Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2008), Vol. 6, No. 4, Issue 24, 437-442     

scholarly journals Success rate of Nasolacrimal Duct Probing in children with Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction after the age of one year

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Misbah Munshi ◽  
Kanwal Zareen Abbasi ◽  
Areeba Zia ◽  
Wajeeha Rasool ◽  
Maria Zubair ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
One Year

Introduction: The objective of this study was to determine the success rate of nasolacrimal duct probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in children after the age of one year.Materials and Methods: It was a descriptive case series conducted on 145 children presented to Ophthalmology Department, Allied Hospital, Faisalabad with CNLDO. The probing and syringing of the nasolacrimal duct were performed under general anesthesia. The patency of the nasolacrimal system was evaluated by irrigation of saline stained with pyodine through the superior punctum, flow of saline into the nose was confirmed by soaking of throat gauze with pyodine stained fluid and/or oozing of pyodine stained fluid through nose. Patients were advised topical antibiotics and steroids for 3 weeks after the probing and follow-up checkups after 6 weeks. Data were analyzed using SPSS computer software version 17.0. Effect modifier like age and gender was controlled by stratification. The post-stratification chi-square test was applied. P-value <0.05 was considered significant.Results: In our study, the frequency of success of nasolacrimal duct probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in children between 1 to 2 years was 80.3%, children between 2 to 3 years of age were 53.1%, and children between 3 to 4 years of age were 32.4%.Conclusion: We concluded that the success rate of nasolacrimal duct probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction is higher in children after the age of one year and decreases gradually as the age progresses.

Dacryocystorhinostomy: Evolution of endoscopic techniques after 498 cases

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 998-1003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matteo Trimarchi ◽  
Antonio Giordano Resti ◽  
Alessandro Vinciguerra ◽  
Giulia Danè ◽  
Mario Bussi
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Endoscopic Techniques ◽  
Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy ◽  
Silicone Stent ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Anatomical Success

Introduction: Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy is a well-known surgical practice used to treat nasolacrimal duct obstruction and widely considered as a valid alternative to external approaches. Purpose: We present a retrospective case series of 498 endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomies on 401 patients, from July 2004 to May 2018, at the Department of Otolaryngology, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy. Methods: Of the 498 procedures, 426 were unilateral and 72 were bilateral dacryocystorhinostomy. All patients underwent routine preoperative workup including fluorescein test (Jones test 1–2), probing and irrigation of the lacrimal way, nasal endoscopy, and maxilla-facial computed tomography scan. Surgical technique was based on nasal endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy followed by positioning of a Catalano’s silicone stent, which was left in place for about 3 months. Anatomical success was defined as a patent ostium on irrigation, whereas functional success was defined as free lacrimal flow on functional test and resolution of epiphora. Results: Anatomic success was achieved in 91.54% cases in primary dacryocystorhinostomy and in 89.36% after revision, whereas functional success was obtained in 90.4% in primary and 85.1% in secondary dacryocystorhinostomies. After a second revision of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy, anatomical success was achieved in 90.1% and functional success in 88.7% of procedures. Conclusion: Our results confirm that endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy can be considered as a valid surgical approach to primary nasolacrimal duct obstruction and revision cases. The key aspects in achieving functional and anatomical results are meticulous surgical procedure and precise follow-up.

scholarly journals Trans Canalicular Diode LASER DCR with ‘Bari Device’ in Pediatric Cases

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (Number 2) ◽  
pp. 8-10
Author(s):  
Md. B B Bhuiyan ◽  
A Akber ◽  
M S Islam ◽  
K U Chowdhury ◽  
M Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Middle Turbinate ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Endoscopic Dcr ◽  
External Dcr

Epiphora due to Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) is common in chidren. About 5% to 20% infants show evidence of congenital Nasolacrimal duct obstruction with symptoms 1,2. Most of them (95%) cured by conservative management. Majority of the remaining symptomatic patients are cured by probing, repeat probing, probing with incubation and Baloonplasty procedures. About 4% of the patients need surgical intervention. Conventional Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is the main treatment of choice in these cases till to date. DCR means creation of an alternate pathway between lacrimal sac and nasal cavity to drain tear when nasolacrimal duct (NLD) is blocked. There are different surgical techniques available for DCR. These includes conventional or external DCR, endoscopic DCR, endoscopic Laser DCR, transcanalicular or endocanalicular Laser DCR. In adult DCR can be carried out comfortably by the conventional or newly developed endoscopic approach. Narrow space, inadequate development of anatomical landmark makes both the conventional & endoscopic DCR difficult in children. Long term success rate of External DCR in pediatric patients is less in comparison to adult due to vigorous growth of tissue in a child. Laser DCR has been tried but long term success rate is not up to the mark. Several observations like- primary osteum closure, cicatrix formation with middle turbinate and nasal septum, granulation tissue formation- all are more in children due to marked fibroblastic response. So Laser DCR is a challenge in pediatric patients.

scholarly journals Primary Endoscopic Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy for Pediatric Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: A Systematic Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 328-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeyasakthy Saniasiaya ◽  
Baharudin Abdullah ◽  
Salina Husain ◽  
De Yun Wang ◽  
Zahiruddin Wan Mohammad
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Endoscopic Endonasal ◽  
Duct Obstruction ◽  
Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy

Background Epiphora secondary to nasolacrimal duct obstruction is common in the pediatric age group. The mainstay treatment among these young patients has been conservative. Once epiphora becomes recalcitrant, however, an external or an endonasal approach is considered. Objective Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (EDCR) entails creating an opening from the lacrimal sac directly into the nasal cavity to counteract nasolacrimal duct obstruction. We reviewed the literature to determine the effectiveness and the safety of primary EDCR to treat pediatric nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Method A literature search was conducted by using a number of medical literature data bases for the period from 1995 to 2016. The following search words were used either individually or in combination: epiphora, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy, powered endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy, laser-assisted endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy, children, congenital, acquired, presaccal obstruction, and postsaccal obstruction. In addition, a few articles were identified based on the experience and information provided by the senior authors (B.A., S.H., D.Y.W.). The search was conducted over a 1-month period (January 2017). Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions were followed when possible. Results Only 10 original clinical research articles were selected based on our objectives and selection criteria. All the studies were at level of evidence III: nonrandomized and noncomparative prospective or retrospective case series. Altogether, 313 patients with ages that ranged from 4 months to 18 years were enrolled. A total of 352 EDCRs were performed that were either single sided (n = 313) or bilateral (n = 39). The most common causes of the obstruction were classified as congenital, followed by idiopathic, and then acquired. A meta-analysis was not performed because of the heterogeneity of the patient groups and variability of the methods used to measure outcomes. Conclusion Analysis of the results indicated that EDCR was an effective, safe therapeutic approach to treating nasolacrimal duct obstruction in pediatric patients. It should be considered as an alternative procedure to external dacryocystorhinostomy after a failed conservative treatment.

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