The Result of the Dacryocystorhinostomy on the Chronic Dacryocystitis.

Kim, Byung Joo; Yoo, Yong Seok; Chang, Han Ki

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1991;32(9):715-719.
Published online September 1, 1991.

The Result of the Dacryocystorhinostomy on the Chronic Dacryocystitis.

Byung Joo Kim, Yong Seok Yoo, Han Ki Chang

Department of Ophthalmology, Wallace Memorial Baptist Hospital, Busan, Korea.

누낭 비강 문합술에 의한 만성 누낭염의 치료 성적

김병주(Byung Joo Kim),유용석(Yong Seok Yoo),장한기(Han Ki Chang)

Abstract

We performed 75 cases of daryocystorhinostomy from Jan. 1988 to Dec. 1990. A routine dacryocystography was performed prior to operation in all cases. A modified T oti's method was applied as a surgical technique "H" shaped incision was done. Both anterior and posterior flaps were sutured adequately and vaseline guaze was used as a plugging agent for 7 to 10 days Success was achieved in 72(96.0%) of 75 cases. The causes of 3-failures were organized granulation tissue and trauma.

Key Words: Chronic dacryocystitis;Dacryocystorhinostomy;Lacrimal sac flaps;Nasal mucosal flaps