OBJECTIVES To analyse the results of Endonasal Endoscopic Dacrocystorhinostomy regarding complications and success rate. METHODS The prospective quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Departments of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Islamic International Medical College Teaching Hospital, Rawalpindi, from August 2008 to July 2012. Patients presenting with epiphora and diagnosed with ...

Background: The lacrimal system includes the tear film of eye and drainage system. Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is a safe effective method surgical treatment nasolacrimal duct obstruction. anatomy nasal cavity better visualized endoscopically sac approached under vision hence results are decided at time surgery. Methods: Present clinical study was conducted in tertiary medical centre ...

Introduction Since the days of Hippocrates, many modifications have been proposed in endonasal dacrocystorhinostomy (DCR), with the use of new drugs and implants showing variable results. The objective of this study was to analyze whether the use of silicon tubing or mitomycin C administration has an added advantage over conventional endonasal DCR. Materials and Methods A randomized controlle...

Introduction: Since the days of Hippocrates, many modifications have been proposed in endonasal dacrocystorhinostomy (DCR), with the use of new drugs and implants showing variable results. The objective of this study was to analyze whether the use of silicon tubing or mitomycin C administration has an added advantage over conventional endonasal DCR.  Materials and Methods: A randomized controll...

OBJECTIVE To compare outcomes between conventional external dacrocystorhinostomy (ext DCR) and endonasal laser-assisted DCR (ELADCR). DESIGN Prospective randomized trial. PATIENTS The study included 210 consecutive patients (244 eyes) referred to hospital eye and ear, nose, and throat clinics. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Success rates and complications of ext DCR and ELADCR were compared after ...