Status:
UNKNOWN
Comparative Study Between Wide and Narrow Fenstrum Endoscopic DCR
Lead Sponsor:
Menoufia University
Conditions:
Epiphora
Dacryocystitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to compare the efficacy and effectiveness of Endoscopic Endonasal DCR with narrow fenstrum approach and Endoscopic Endonasal DCR with wide fenstrum approach .
Detailed Description
The lacrimal sac and the nasolacrimal duct are contiguous structures . The part of the sac superior to the medial canthal tendon (MCT) is called the fundus, with its vertical length being 3-5 mm . The...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients presented with epiphora due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction with patent canaliculi.
- failed conservative treatment in the form of systemic antibiotics, steroid/antibiotic eye drops, decongestant nasal drops and local nasal steroid spray.
- fit for surgery under general anesthesia.
Exclusion
- 1- Epiphora due to pre-saccal obstruction of lacrimal drainage system.
- 2\. Eye disease causing increased lacrimation and eyelid malposition
- 3\. Lacrimal fistula.
- 4\. Tumors of the lacrimal passage, nose or paranasal sinus.
- 5\. Patients with abnormal bleeding or coagulation time.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 18 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 18 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04833452
Start Date
September 18 2018
End Date
October 18 2021
Last Update
April 6 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Ahmed ragab
Cairo, Egypt, 002