[Our results of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy and bicanalicular silicone tube intubation surgery].

Objectives: In this study, we evaluated the results of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy and bicanalicular silicone tube intubation (EDCR + BSTI) surgery in the patients with epiphora due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

Patients And Methods: A total of 120 eyes in 112 patients (40 males, 72 females; mean age 42; range 6 to 74 years) who underwent EDCR + BSTI surgery under general anesthesia between August 2006 and December 2010 were analyzed retrospectively.

Results: Of the patients, 104 underwent unilateral surgery, while eight underwent bilateral surgery. One hundred nine of 120 surgeries were primary, whereas 11 were revision surgery. Follow-up was performed on a regular basis in the first week, at one, three, six, and 12 months following surgery. Successful results were obtained in 113 of 120 operation, however seven patients required revision surgery. Repeated EDCR + BSTI surgery gave successful results in all cases, as assessed during the follow-up visits.

Conclusion: EDCR + BSTI surgery is a primary treatment of choice for the patients with epiphora due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction with a high success rate.