Dacryocystorhinostomy by rhinoendoscopy for treating chronic dacryocystitis

Objective To evaluate the procedure and clinical effect of performing a dacryocystorhinostomy through a rhinoendoscope for treating chronic dacryocystitis. Methods Thirty-nine cases (42 eyes) with chronic dacryocystitis that had been treated by dacryocystorhinostomy using a rhinoendoscope were presented. Results During the follow-up period of 6 to 12 months,41 eyes healed well and both pyorrhea and epiphora had disappeared; 1 eye improved and both pyorrhea and epiphora had decreased. Conclusion This procedure has many advantages,including the ease of the procedure,minimal damage,significant clinical effectiveness,and absence of facial scars.