Paediatric Endoscopic Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy Our Experience of 24 Cases

Introduction :The therapeutic approach in children with Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO)differs from that used in adults. While Dacryocystorhinostomy(DCR) is the most common procedure in adults. It is carried out less frequently in children. It is indicated for children with persistent NLDO refractory to probing and in cases of recurrent or chronic dacryocystitis. Aims and objectives : The objective of the study is to report a series of 24 cases of paediatricepiphora who underwent Endoscopic EndonasalDacryocystorhinostomy surgery (E.E.DCR), for primary obstruction of Nasolacrimal Duct (NLD) and results evaluated. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective and non comparative review of 24 cases of epiphora aged between 6yrs-15yrs from January 2007 to December 2014. The main outcome measures assessed were patients demographics ,previous treatment ,clinical presentation ,investigation, operative and post operative complications and results. Results: In our study 24 patients underwent unilateral Dacrocystorhinostomy[DCR] surgery in Nasolacrimal duct obstruction [NLDO] . In 24 patients males were 16 and females were 8 The results are evaluated after surgical procedure with regards to success rate and conclusions are drawn .