Endoscopic nasal dacryocystorhinostomy for recurrent dacryocystitis
- VernacularTitle:鼻内镜鼻腔泪囊造口术治疗复发性泪囊炎
- Author:
Jiantao SONG
;
Xi CHEN
;
Jianjun SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Endoscopy;
Dacryocystorhinostomy;
Dacryocystitis;
Recurrence
- From:
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2006;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To discuss the common problems and their management in the endoscopic nasal dacryocystorhinostomy(DCR) for recurrent dacryocystitis.METHODS A total of 44 patients with recurrent dacryocystitis were performed in our hospital from July,2003 to July,2008.The clinical data of all the cases were studied.All the cases were followed up for over 6 months.RESULTS The common problems met in the operation according to the occurrence frequency were bleeding,difficult for localizing the lacrimal sac,the size and the location of the bony ostium,the size of lacrimal ostium and sinonasal diseases.The cure rate was 93.18%(41/44). CONCLUSION Special instruments,skillful handling and familiar with intranasal anatomy of the lacrimal sac area are the keys to improve the successful rate of endoscopic nasal dacryocystorhinostomy.
