Surgical Technique and Preliminary Results of Transcanalicular Endoscopic Lacrimal  Duct Recanalization and Balloon Dacryo-plasty with Silicone Intubation in Filipino  Patients with Complete Nasolacrimal Duct  Obstruction

Reynaldo M. Javate, MD; Jomael Leandro T. Roxas, MD

Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology (Jun 2015)

Surgical Technique and Preliminary Results of Transcanalicular Endoscopic Lacrimal Duct Recanalization and Balloon Dacryo-plasty with Silicone Intubation in Filipino Patients with Complete Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Reynaldo M. Javate, MD,
Jomael Leandro T. Roxas, MD

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Reynaldo M. Javate, MD: UST Eye Institute University of Santo Tomas Hospital Espana, Sampaloc, Manila Philippines
Jomael Leandro T. Roxas, MD: UST Eye Institute University of Santo Tomas Hospital Espana, Sampaloc, Manila Philippines

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 40, no. 1
pp. 34 – 40

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Objective: To describe the surgical technique of transcanalicular endoscopic lacrimal duct recanalization (TELDR) with balloon dacryoplasty and silicone intubation in patients with complete nasolacrimal duct obstruction and assess their effectivity. Methods: Ten lacrimal systems from eight patients diagnosed with complete nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) underwent TELDR and balloon dacryoplasty with silicone intubation. Results: All 10 lacrimal systems from eight patients who underwent TELDR and balloon dacryoplasty with silicone intubation had 100% anatomical and functional patency. Conclusion: TELDR and balloon dacryoplasty with silicone intubation represents an alternative, minimally invasive technique in the management of complete nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

Published in Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology

ISSN: 0031-7659 (Print)
Publisher: Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology
Country of publisher: Philippines
LCC subjects: Medicine: Ophthalmology
Website: https://paojournal.com

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