Repeat DCR with silicon intubation tube
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Purpose: To assess the efficacy of silicon tube intubation in repeat dacryocystorhinostomy procedure.Method: A prospective study in which 30 patients presenting with symptoms of watering or mucoid discharge 3 months after a primary DCR surgery were included in the study. Repeat DCR procedure was done in all patients with intraoperative use of silicon tube.Result: After a mean fallow up period of 12 months, 27 (90%) of the patients were symptoms free i.e. watering and discharge.Conclusion: Repeat external DCR is challenging procedure. Repeat external DCR with silicon tube intubation is safe and effective surgery giving comparable outcome as we get in primacy DCR.
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Nilesh Gaddewar, Rahul Dagwar, Ashok Madan
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