Objective: This paper presents modifications to powered endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy without stenting for the management of acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
Study Design: A retrospective, non-randomised review.
Method: A total of 105 patients with epiphora secondary to acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction were operated on by our modified powered endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy approach.
Results: Of 105 patients, 100 (95.2 per cent) have remained asymptomatic. One patient with a narrow ostium had improved symptoms, while four patients continued to experience persistent symptoms (treatment failures).
Conclusion: The modified powered endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy approach led to excellent results, without bone exposure and granulations, and with early mucosalisation.
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