The Success Rate of Modified Anterior Flap Technique External Dacryocystorhinostomy at Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Aurangabad

Darade D M; Khaire B S; Une V L; Mundada V D

Volume : IV, Issue : IX, September - 2014

The Success Rate of Modified Anterior Flap Technique External Dacryocystorhinostomy at Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Aurangabad

Darade D M, Khaire B S, Une V L, Mundada V D

Abstract :

This retrospective interventional study was done on 82 patients to present the success rate of modified anterior flap technique external dacryocystorhinostomy at medical college and hospital, who underwent modified anterior flap technique external dacryocystorhinostomy. All surgeries were performed by the same surgeon. All routine investigations including rhinological check up were carried out before dacryocystorhinostomy surgery. Patients were followed up for the period of one year. Patent lacrimal sac was considered as successful result. The mean age of study sample was 39.9 years ranged (9–70 years). The ratio of male to female was 1:2.9. The success rate was 97.5 %. Dacryocystorhinostomy failure was reported in 2 patients. This study adds on the usefulness of modified anterior flap technique external dacryocystorhinostomy. It is simpler, easier, less time consuming and assures the best success rate comparable to that of conventional methods in literature.