Improving Results in 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?

Study on Endoscopic Results in Children Admitted with Caustic Ingestion at Ghaem Hospital in 2011-2013

Introduction: Esophagus injuries secondary to caustic ingestion occurs frequently in children. Oral damages cannot give us a clear image of what has happened in upper GI. Therefore endoscopy is only diagnostic way to evaluate upper GI injuries. In this study, we found out the endoscopic results in children admitted with caustic ingestion in Qaem(A. S.) hospital between 2011 to 2013 , and comp...

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...