Observation of the clinical efficacy of lacrimal angioplasty combined with new lacrimal drainage catheter in the treatment of up lacrimal duct obstruction

Objective To explore the clinical efficacy and adverse reactions of lacrimal angioplasty combined with new lacrimal drainage catheter in the treatment of up lacrimal duct obstruction. Methods 72 patients(78 eyes) with up lacrimal duct obstruction were selected, and they were treated by lacrimal angioplasty combined with new lacrimal drainage catheter, extubation after three months, followed up for 1 year after extubation.The clinical efficacy and adverse reactions were assessed. Results No patients experienced severe adverse reactions.In 72 patients, 65 cases( 70 eyes) were cured(89.74%), 5 cases(6 eyes) improved(7.69%), 2 cases(2 eyes) were invalid(2.56%). Conclusion Lacrimal angioplasty combined with new lacrimal drainage catheter in the treatment of up lacrimal duct obstruction has better clinical efficacy.It has the advantage of high security, simple operation, economical and low cost.It is suitable for using in primary hospitals. Key words: Lacrimal angioplasty; Lacrimal drainage catheter; Lacrimal duct obstruction; Clinical efficacy