Systematic, combined treatment approach to nasolacrimal duct obstruction in different age groups
European Journal of Ophthalmology, cilt.10, sa.4, ss.324-329, 2000 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 10 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2000
- Doi Numarası: 10.1177/112067210001000409
- Dergi Adı: European Journal of Ophthalmology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.324-329
- Anahtar Kelimeler: congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, treatment, probing, silicone intubation, syringing
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
PURPOSE. To report the outcome of a step-by-step treatment approach for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNDO). METHODS. Three-hundred and fifty eyes with CNDO were included in the study. A number of treatment methods were applied systematically until a successful outcome was achieved. Listed in order from simple to more complex, the following methods were used: Conservative management (massage and topical antibiotics), high-pressure syringing; probing, and silicone intubation. Treatment efficacy was determined according to age (Group 1: 0-6 months, Group 2: 7-12 months, Group 3: 13-24 months, Group 4: 25-72 months) and success rates were compared. RESULTS. Conservative management was applied only in children less than 1 year of age, and was successful in 91.8% of Group 1 and 60% of Group 2 eyes. The difference between these two success rates was significant (p = 0.003). High-pressure syringing was performed in children under 24 months of age, with success rates of 41.7% in Group 1, 33.3% in Group 2, and 12.5% in Group 3. The overall success rate for first probing in all groups was 76.1%, with a range of 69.4% to 80.9%. After second probing, the overall cure rate for the entire cohort was 88.0%, with a range of 74.9% to 94.8%. There was no real difference in probing cure rates relative to age (p > 0.05). Silicone intubation was indicated and performed in two eyes of Group 2 children, three eyes of Group 3, and nine eyes of Group 4. Two ducts in Group 4 eyes remained obstructed after silicone intubation. CONCLUSIONS. The systematic treatment approach to CNDO, including conservative management and minimally invasive procedures such as high-pressure syringing, probing, and silicone intubation, is highly successful. In this study, the cure rate for this combined approach was 100% in youngsters under 2 years of age and 94.5% in children 2 to 6 years old.