Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study is to present our experience with endoscopic management of chronic obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct.
Matherials and methods: Retrospective analysis of the patients with chronic stenosis and obstruction of nasolacrimal product managed with endoscopic DCR. Patients’ demographics, management techniques, complications and outcomes, patient satisfaction are reported.
Results: A total of 11 patients with stenosis or obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct were treated in our clinic. All patients were managed with endoscopic DCR. 8 of the patients were female and 3 – male. 9 of the patients had unilateral complaints and 2 – bilateral. The results showed patency of the operated nasolacrimal ducts in the absence of recurrence to date. There was one case of postoperative epistaxis. Other postoperative complications were not observed.
Conclusions: Our experience shows that endoscopic management of chronic obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct is safe and effective, and this is in line with data reported by other authors.
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