ArticleAllergy & rhinology (Providence, R.I.)2015
Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy as treatment for lower lacrimal pathway obstructions in adults: Review article.
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- Enhancing Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy: A Novel Transethmoidal Approach to the Lacrimal Fossa.Cureus · 2025Article
- Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction: Natural Course, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Strategies.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Post-operative Clinical Evaluation of Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy: Insights from a Three-Month Follow-Up Study.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
- Evaluating the Prevalence of Nasolacrimal Canal Injury in Midfacial Fractures: A Retrospective CT-Based Study.Cureus · 2024Article
- Outcomes of Endoscopic Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy in Glaucoma Patients.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
- A case report of chronic dacryocystitis caused by nasal stones.BMC ophthalmology · 2023Article
- Dacryoendoscopic Findings in the Failed Silicone Tube Intubations without Dacryoendoscopy.Korean journal of ophthalmology : KJO · 2022Article
- Dacryocystitis secondary to neglected silicone tube in lacrimal duct for 10 years: A case report.Medicine · 2020Article
- Comparison of success between external and endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy in primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction in Turkish cohort.Northern clinics of Istanbul · 2020Article
- Bilateral Simultaneous Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy: Outcome and Impact on the Quality of Life of the Patients.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2019Article
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Abstract
Obstruction of the lacrimal pathway is manifested by epiphora, infection, and blurred vision as well as ocular and facial pain. Conservative treatments only achieve temporary relief of symptoms, thus surgery is the treatment of choice. Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is recognized as the most suitable treatment for patients with obstructions of the lacrimal system at the level of the sac or in the nasolacrimal duct. The aim of this operation is to create a bypass between the lacrimal sac and the nasal cavity. During the past 2 decades, advances in rigid endoscopic equipment and other instruments have made it possible to obtain more information about the anatomic landmarks of the nasolacrimal system, which led to the development of less-invasive and safer endoscopic techniques. However, many parts of the treatment process related to endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (EN-DCR) still remain controversial. This article reviews the published literature about the technical issues associated with the success of EN-DCR, and clarifies the pros and cons of different pre- and postoperative procedures in adults with lower lacrimal pathway obstructions.
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