2023
DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_3334_22
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Success and complications of endoscopic laser dacryocystorhinostomy vs. external dacryocystorhinostomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Bijnya B Panda,
Bhagabat Nayak,
Sumita Mohapatra
et al.

Abstract: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate the success and complications of endoscopic laser dacryocystorhinostomy (ELDCR) vs. external dacryocystorhinostomy (ExDCR) in primarily acquired nasal duct obstruction. The search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases revealed 109 studies on ELDCR and ExDCR. Eleven studies were found to be suitable for review. The primary objective was to compare the success rate between ELDCR and ExDCR. The secondary obj… Show more

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“…Anatomical success is the objective analysis of the nasolacrimal canal's patency through syringing, dacryocystorhinostomy, and neo-ostium assessment during nasal endoscopy. Functional success is a subjective assessment of epiphora that can be quantified using surveys and questionnaires to study the reduction of symptoms [ 22 ].…”
Section: Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Anatomical success is the objective analysis of the nasolacrimal canal's patency through syringing, dacryocystorhinostomy, and neo-ostium assessment during nasal endoscopy. Functional success is a subjective assessment of epiphora that can be quantified using surveys and questionnaires to study the reduction of symptoms [ 22 ].…”
Section: Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%