Surgical Technique and Preliminary Results of Transcanalicular Endoscopic Lacrimal Duct Recanalization and Balloon Dacryo-plasty with Silicone Intubation in Filipino Patients with Complete Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Authors

  • Reynaldo M. Javate, MD UST Eye Institute University of Santo Tomas Hospital Espana, Sampaloc, Manila Philippines Author
  • Jomael Leandro T. Roxas, MD UST Eye Institute University of Santo Tomas Hospital Espana, Sampaloc, Manila Philippines Author

Keywords:

endoscopic lacrimal surgery, balloon dacryoplasty, silicone intubation

Abstract

Objective: To describe the surgical technique of transcanalicular endoscopic lacrimal duct recanalization (TELDR) with balloon dacryoplasty and silicone intubation in patients with complete nasolacrimal duct obstruction and assess their effectivity.

Methods: Ten lacrimal systems from eight patients diagnosed with complete nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) underwent TELDR and balloon dacryoplasty with silicone intubation.

Results: All 10 lacrimal systems from eight patients who underwent TELDR and balloon dacryoplasty with silicone intubation had 100% anatomical and functional patency.

Conclusion: TELDR and balloon dacryoplasty with silicone intubation represents an alternative, minimally invasive technique in the management of complete nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

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Published

2015-06-01

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 1

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Original Article

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