Short-term results of endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy with a mucosal flap and a bone dissection technique.

Objective: To determine the short-term results of endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) with a mucosal flap and a bone dissection technique.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study including consecutive 22 patients who underwent endonasal DCR between June 2004 and January 2006. The study was designed to look at the patients' symptoms and satisfaction following the procedure; hence, a telephone survey was undertaken.