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Ophthalmic Res
; 49(4): 209-14, 2013.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23406657
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To compare the success rates of two surgical methods of endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) at the stage of ostium creation. In procedure 1, a Colorado needle is used to create the mucosectomy, while in procedure 2 no heated instruments are applied to the mucosa. METHODS: A total of 173 patients (218 eyes) underwent endonasal DCR between 2006 and 2009. Efficacy was assessed by a fluorescein endoscopic test at 6 months of follow-up. RESULTS: The success rate in group 2 was higher than in group 1 (91 vs. 81%, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: We have found a significant difference, which supports that a 'cold' surgical technique may be better than the use of heated instruments.
Subject(s)
Dacryocystorhinostomy/methods , Nasolacrimal Duct/surgery , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Hyperthermia, Induced , Intubation , Male , Middle Aged , Osteotomy/methods , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Young Adult
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BMJ Case Rep
; 20102010 Dec 29.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22802467