Comparative analysis of the results of balloon dacryoplasty for stenoses at different levels of the vertical portion of lacrimal pathways

Abstract

Balloon dacryoplasty is effective in restoring patency of occluded lacrimal pathways. Success rate is higher in cervical stenoses of the lacrimal sac than in nasolacrimal orifice stenoses. Ritleng intubation after balloon DCP favors better outcomes in patients with nasolacrimal orifice stenosis.