Paediatric laser DCR.
OBJECTIVE
Endoscopic laser dacrocystorhinostomy is an alternative procedure to external approach DCR in children. We report our results with 5 patients (6 eyes) with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction.


METHODS
Six endonasal DCR's were carried out using the KTP laser in patients with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction resistant to probing and intubation.


RESULTS
The follow-up ranged from 3-8 months. All patients experienced a recurrence of their symptoms postoperatively.


CONCLUSIONS
Endoscopic laser assisted DCR is not a successful procedure in children.
Doyle
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Department of Ophthalmology, The Children's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Russell
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O'Keefe
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy / Q000379:methods*; D004724:Endoscopy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007767:Lacrimal Duct Obstruction / Q000151:congenital; D009301:Nasolacrimal Duct / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013666:Tears / Q000378:metabolism