Role of Mitomycin C in silicone intubation for failed external dacryocystorhinostomy: A pilot study.

LT COL (DR) PRIYA TAANK; COL (DR) K SHYAMSUNDAR

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

Role of Mitomycin C in silicone intubation for failed external dacryocystorhinostomy: A pilot study.

Lt Col Dr Priya Taank, Col Dr K Shyamsundar

Abstract :

Background: To evaluate the role mitomycin C with silicone intubation along in cases of failed external dacryocystorhinostomy.

Methods: Prospective, longitudinal, comparative case series. Consecutive patients of failed external dacryocystorhinostomy were randomized into two groups. In group A patients underwent external dacryocystorhinostomy followed by mitomycin C application and silicone intubation of the lacrimal system. In group B patients underwent external dacryocystorhinostomy followed by silicone intubation alone. Patients were followed up for minimum six months. Parameters evaluated included reduction in watering, discharge and patency of lacrimal pathway on syringing.

Results: N = 40. 20 patients in each group. Six months postoperative anatomic success was 100% in both groups. Functional success was 90% in both the groups

Conclusion: Use of mitomycin C as an adjunct did not show any clinical or statistical difference to surgical outcomes.