Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Publication: Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy and outcomes: our experience
Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025;11(6):675-678.DOI10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20253802
Abstract
Background Dacrocystorhinostomy can be done by external or by endoscopic approaches. This paper is a series of 33 cases of endoscopic DCR.
Methods Prospective study of 30 patients who underwent endoscopic DCR from October 2023 to October 2024.
Results Out of the 30 patients, 26 were females and 4 males. Majority were in the 61-70 age group. Bilateral DCR was done in 3 out of the 30 patients. 18 patients underwent R DCR and 15 patients underwent L DCR. Primary stenting was done in 1 patient. Stenting was done after 2 weeks in view of regurgitation on lacrimal syringing in 3 patients.
Conclusions Routine primary stenting is not required in endoscopic DCR. Post operative failure could be due to granulation tissue or inadequate bone removal.
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Affiliations
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Kasthurba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
- Department of ENT, Carewell Hospital and Research Centre, Kasargod, Kerala, India