Comparison of Surgical Results between Endoscopic and Conventional Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy.
- Author:
Tae Soo LEE
1
;
Sang Woo KIM
;
Jung Kju LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Korea University College of Medicine, Kuro Hospital.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Endoscopic CDCR;
Jones tube length;
Success rates
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2000;41(2):314-319
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Conventional Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy[CDCR]which is performed for canalicular obstruction or failed DCR, is well known as one of the most effective treatment modalities. The authors compared surgical results of endoscopic with those of conventional method to evaluate advantages of endoscopic method over conventional CDCR and important success factors. Primary success rates were 90%[86/96]in endoscopic method and 86%[214/217]in conventional method. Final success rates were 97%[93/96]and 96%[237/247]in endoscopic and conventional method, respectively[p>0.05]. We considered that endoscopic method was superior to conventional method in accurate measurement of Jones tube length at the time of endoscopic operation. It was considered the most important success factor.
