| The Result of Canaliculodacryocystorhinostomy with Double Probing in Common Canalicular Obstruction. |
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Taek Hoon Lee, Myung Sook Ha, Sang Hyoung Cho |
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Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea. hmseye@hanmail.net Noon-Cho-Eun Eye Clinic, Gyeonggi, Korea. |
| 총누소관폐쇄에서 이중탐침술을 이용한 내시경적 누소관누낭비강연결술의 효과 |
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이택훈1ㆍ하명숙1ㆍ조상형2 |
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"Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Konyang University1, Daejeon, Korea Noon-Cho-Eun Eye Clinic2, Gyeonggi, Korea" |
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Correspondence:
Taek Hoon Lee, M.D.1 |
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| Abstract |
PURPOSE
To evaluate the results of endoscopic canaliculodacryocystorhinostomy with double probing to resolve common canalicular obstruction. METHODS: A total of 47 patients (56 eyes) with common canalicular obstruction underwent endoscopic canaliculodacryocystorhinostomy. The double probing method was applied to 28 eyes; the remaining 28 eyes were in the control group. The success rate, degree of symptom improvement, and complication rate of the two groups were compared and analyzed. RESULTS: The postoperative success rate was 96% in the group that underwent surgery with the double probing method and 86% in the control group (P=0.160). The rate of symptom improvement without tearing was 86% in the double probing method group and 61% in the control group (P=0.038). Postoperative complication rates such as granuloma formation were 7% and 29% in the study and control groups, respectively (P=0.036). CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic canaliculodacryocystorhinostomy with double probing to resolve common canalicular obstruction is proven to be effective in enhancing patient satisfaction and lowering complication rates, with no additional costs and risks. |
| Key Words:
Canaliculodacryocystorhinostomy;Common canalicular obstruction;Double probing method |
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