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OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this study are to report the results of Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy (EnDCR) and the role of silicon intubation in EnDCR in Indian population. STUDY DESIGN: The authors conducted a prospective case series. METHODS: 290 patients underwent EnDCR between January 2002 and July 2007 - 240 cases without silicon intubation and 50 cases with silicon intubation. Patients were followed up for an average of 18.6 months in first group and 5.2 months in second group. Outcome was evaluated subjectively and objectively. RESULTS: In EnDCR without silicon intubation, the procedure was successful in 93.3% of cases. In EnDCR with silicon intubation, the procedure was successful in 96% of cases. CONCLUSION: EnDCR is a safe procedure with good success rate and has potential advantages in chronic dacryocystitis cases. The use of silicon intubation in nasolacrimal pathway helps in maintaining the patency of rhinostomy.
