Abstract

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy combined with stent intubation in the treatment of chronic dacryocystitis. Methods The data of 24 eyes of 24 cases with chronic dacryocystitis from Jan. 2007 to Dec. 2017 were analyzed retrospectively. All cases were treated by endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy combined with stent intubation. The stent was removed at 3 months after surgery. The efficacy was observed. Results Nineteen eyes were cured and 4 eyes achieved symptomatic relief, the total effective rate was 95.8%. Conclusion Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy combined with stent intubation is effective for the treatment of chronic dacryocystitis. Key words: Dacryocystitis, chronic; Dacryocystorhinostomy, endoscopic; Intubation

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