EXTERNAL DACRIOCYSTORINOSTOMY WITH SILICONE TUBE INTUBATION; LONG TERM RESULTS

Aim: To present the long-term results of bicanalicular silicone tube intubation combined with external dacryocystorhinostomy (EDRS) in-patient nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO)
 Methods: Long-term 169 eyes patients who underwent between January 2010 and December 2020 in our clinic were evaluated, retrospectively. On postoperative 1st day, 10th month, 3rd 6th 9th 12th last visits, evaluated. Especially on day for signs infection, position, tension, placement tube, presence epiphora. Silicone tubes removed 6 months after surgery. Surgical success; The disappearance patient's symptoms was evaluated as lacrimal drainage open.
 Results: 102 cases female 67 male. mean age-standard error 55,48±1,36. Our average follow-up-standard 47,83±2,27 months. failure occurred two patients. These severe bleeding during surgery flaps formed difficulty. In these cases, revision surgeries performed an internal approach surgical success achieved both them. patients, dacryocystorhinostomy, rate 98,76% first operation 100% second operation.
 Conclusions: Considering silicon operations, it is most effective method highest canal obstruction.