Aim: To present the long-term results of bicanalicular silicone tube intubation combined with external dacryocystorhinostomy (EDRS) in-patient nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO)
 Methods: Long-term 169 eyes patients who underwent between January 2010 and December 2020 in our clinic were evaluated, retrospectively. On postoperative 1st day, 10th month, 3rd 6th 9th 12th last visits, evalua...

BACKGROUND To investigate characteristics of biofilm which is usually found in silicone tube for nasolacrimal duct surgery and can be the root of chronic bacterial infections eventually resulted in surgical failure. METHODS To form a biofilm, sterile silicone tube was placed in culture media of Staphylococcus aureus, Corynebacterium matruchotii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, or Streptococcus pneumo...

STUDY OBJECTIVE In inoperable patients with tracheal stenosis who are treated using silicone stents, stent migration occurs in 18.6% of cases. To decrease the migration rate, we have designed a new silicone stent with narrow central and larger distal parts. This study analyzes the stability and tolerance of this new stent. DESIGN Preliminary prospective study conducted in two French universit...

Aim. To compare the surgical outcomes of surgery with and without bicanalicular silicon tube intubation for the treatment of patients who have primary uncomplicated nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Methods. This retrospective study is comprised of 113 patients with uncomplicated primary nasolacrimal duct obstruction. There were 2 groups in the study: Group 1 (n = 58) patients underwent transcanal...

PURPOSE To assess the effectiveness of bicanalicular silicone intubation (SI) in acquired partial nasolacrimal duct (NLD) obstruction. DESIGN Retrospective nonrandomized case series METHODS 72 tear ducts from 53 patients with severe epiphora due to acquired partial NLD obstruction underwent bicanalicular SI. Mean age at intubation was 55.9 years. The silicone tubes were removed after, on av...

AIM To determine the long term success of external dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) in adults with acquired partial nasolacrimal obstruction. METHODS A retrospective study of 50 external dacryocystorhinostomies with silicone intubation performed for partial nasolacrimal obstruction, was undertaken. Preoperative lacrimal scintigraphy divided drainage abnormalities into presac or postsac delays. Pos...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to describe canalicular stenosis as a mechanism for epiphora (excessive tearing) secondary to weekly docetaxel. PATIENTS AND METHODS Fourteen patients with metastatic breast cancer who developed epiphora during weekly docetaxel therapy underwent an ophthalmologic examination, and probing and irrigation of the nasolacrimal ducts. The total duration of d...

Aim: To determine the long term success of external dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) in adults with acquired partial nasolacrimal obstruction. Methods: A retrospective study of 50 external dacryocystorhinostomies with silicone intubation performed for partial nasolacrimal obstruction, was undertaken. Preoperative lacrimal scintigraphy divided drainage abnormalities into presac or postsac delays. Pos...