Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Raffaele Nuzzi
Institute of Ophthalmology,
Turin
Italy
Research Article
Minimally Invasive Surgery of Lachrymal Outflow: Comparison of Techniques with Presentation of a Novel Surgical Dacryocystectomy Variant
Author(s): Raffaele Nuzzi and Federico TridicoRaffaele Nuzzi and Federico Tridico
Objective: The surgical treatment of epiphora and dacryocistitis includes Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) and Dacryocystectomy (DCT). To date, dacryocystectomy has been considered a secondary procedure and is not properly considered among the currently available surgical options. Intubation of the lacrimal system often improves surgical outcomes. In this study, a new variant of surgical technique, dacryocystectomy with lacrimal canalicula silicone intubation, is presented. All novel aspects and possible indications are discussed.
Methods: Patients with chronic dacryocystitis associated with epiphora and lacrimal stenosis were enrolled for dacryocystectomy with silicon intubation. During follow-up, prevalence of epiphora, disease recurrences and adverse events have been investigated. Also, a retrospective clinical charts comparison with patients tha.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000693