DIFFERENT PROSPECTS OF ENDOSCOPIC DCR

A new approach to endoscopic DCR.

AIM To compare a composite technique of endoscopic dacrocystorhinostomy with the conventional technique. METHODS A randomised prospective study was carried in the department of Otolaryngology Maulana Azad Medical College. Thirty patient selected for Endoscopic DCR were divided into two groups, one of which underwent conventional endoscopic DCR and the other group were treated with a newer tec...

Endoscopic DCR vs External DCR: What's Best in the Acute Setting?

251 Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for the treatment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) has been practiced for over a century. First described by Addeo Toti in 1904,[1] primary external DCR has traditionally been considered the gold standard technique demonstrating success rates that approach 98% in patients with primary acquired NLDO.[2,3] Caldwell first described the endonasal (non‐endoscop...

Endoscopic and external dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR): which is better?

Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR): a comparative study between powered and non-powered technique

BACKGROUND Dacrocystorhinostomy (DCR) is an operation used to treat nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Essentially there are two approaches: external and endoscopic. Several modalities are used in endoscopic DCR; all aiming to improve success rate, reduce complications, and shorten operative time. Both kerrison punch and drill are widely used in endoscopic DCR with non-conclusive knowledge about di...

The Detector DCR

The preparation of the DCR has been started since LCWS2006 at Bangalore[1]. Four editors for the detector part, Ties Behnke, Chris Damerell, John Jaros and Akiya Miyamoto, have worked together with authors of sub-sections to prepare the document. The preliminary version has been open to the community after the workshop at Beijing (BILCW07)[2]. Taking into account comments from the community as ...