Endoscopy-assisted balloon dacryocystoplasty in the treatment of congenital nasolacrimal-duct obstruction

Authors

  • Raoul D. Henson, MD Clinica Henson Eye and Ear, Nose, Throat Foundation Angeles City, Philippines; International Eye Institute St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City, Philippines; Department of Ophthalmology Makati Medical Center Makati City, Philippines Author
  • Ruben D. Henson III, MD Clinica Henson Eye and Ear, Nose, Throat Foundation Angeles City, Philippines; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City, Philippines Author

Abstract

Objective: To report two cases of balloon dacryocystoplasty (DCP).

Method: This is a case series.

Results: A five-year-old boy with congenital nasolacrimal-duct obstruction (CNLDO) in the right eye underwent primary DCP. A six-year-old boy with bilateral CNLDO with previous nasolacrimal-duct probing had bilateral secondary balloon DCP. Both patients were symptom-free even at follow-up of 14 months.

Conclusion: Balloon dacryocystoplasty is a good and safe alternative in the treatment of CNLDO.

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Published

2007-06-01

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 1

Section

BRIEF REPORTS

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