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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2024

Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy in acute dacryocystitis: a multicenter study in China.

Bang-Xun Mao, Yao-Hua Wang, Zhen-Kai Liu, Ning-Yu An, Hai-Li Jin, Ming-Ling Wang, Wen-Can Wu, Bo Yu

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  1. Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy for primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction: A systematic review and pooled analysis of powered vs. non-powered technique.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026
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8 authors.

Bang-Xun MaoDepartment of Ophthalmology, Central Hospital of Lishui, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang Province, China.
Yao-Hua WangDepartment of Orbital Disease and Ophthalmic Tumor, Affiliated Eye Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330000, Jiangxi Province, China.
Zhen-Kai LiuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Renmin Hospital of Shiyan, Shiyan 442000, Hubei Province, China.
Ning-Yu AnEye Hospital of Ningxia, Yinchuan 750000, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Hai-Li JinEye Hospital of Wuhu City, Wuhu 241000, Anhui Province, China.
Ming-Ling WangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Baoan Central Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China.
Wen-Can WuDepartment of Orbital and Oculoplastic Surgery, Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, Zhejiang Province, China.
Bo YuDepartment of Orbital and Oculoplastic Surgery, Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, Zhejiang Province, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo report the clinical profile, endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (En-DCR) management, and acute dacryocystitis (AD) outcomes in China.

methodsClinical data of 554 adult AD patients (554 eyes) who presented in 7 tertiary eye care centers for 10y from Jan 2010 to Mar 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical profile, En-DCR management, and outcomes of all cases were recorded. The anatomical and functional success were evaluated for 12mo post-operation.

resultsThe analysis included 149 males and 368 females with a median age of 55.2y (range: 18-84y). There were 459 eyes with a history of epiphora or purulent secretion. The time between a symptom of lacrimal duct obstruction and acute onset was 1 to 540 (66.1±58.2)mo. Fifty-nine eyes had a history of the previous acute attack. Seventy-four eyes developed a cutaneous fistula, while 11 eyes had post septal cellulitis pre-operation. En-DCR with an anatomical success of 91.7% and functional success of 90.1%. The success rate of the patients with a history of acute episodes and the preoperative fistula was lower than the overall success rates.

conclusionEn-DCR can be performed during an acute episode in AD with a success rate of over 90%.

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acute dacryocystitisendoscopic dacryocystorhinostomylacrimal sac

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PMID39296562
PMCPMC11367445

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