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Role of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy in treating acquired lacrimal fistulae

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

Sanjay Subbaiah
Sanjay Subbaiah
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India.
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Abstract

Acquired lacrimal fistula occurs in an improperly and inadequately treated lacrimal sac abscess. This study was done to evaluate the success of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (EDCR) in treating such lacrimal fistula. A retrospective analysis of nine cases of acquired lacrimal fistulae in seven patients, treated by EDCR without any external surgery was carried out. Cessation of epiphora and closure of fistula were considered, successful outcomes. All the nine fistulae closed, and all patients were relieved of their epiphora within two weeks of surgery. It can be concluded that EDCR is effective for treating an acquired lacrimal fistula.

Keywords

Lacrimal Apparatus DiseasesFistulaSurgical ProceduresOperativeEndoscopy
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 117 , Issue 10 , October 2003 , pp. 793 - 795
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2003

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