Long-term outcomes of cruciate marsupialization of intra-nasal cysts in patients with congenital dacryocele.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the long-term outcomes of cruciate marsupialization of intranasal cysts associated with congenital dacryocele.


METHODS
This is a retrospective review of 15 patients of dacryoceles with intranasal cysts who underwent cruciate marsupialization of the medial wall of the cyst. Post-operative follow up for a minimum of 9 months was an inclusion criterion for analysis. Data analyzed include demographics, clinical presentations, previous interventions, associated systemic abnormalities, clinical course following marsupialization and recurrences. Primary outcome measures were resolution of the dacryocele and symptomatic relief from epiphora.


RESULTS
The mean age at presentation was 1.6 months with a female preponderance (60%). History of prematurity (pre-term) was noted in 20% (3/15). Swelling in the lacrimal sac area (dacryocele) was the universal presentation. Five patients (33.3%) had a prior conservative treatment. Four patients (26.6%) had respiratory distress with feeding. Acute dacryocystitis was noted in 26.6% (4/15). At a mean follow up of 19.1 months, successful outcomes were achieved in 86.6%.


CONCLUSIONS
Cruciate marsupialization of intranasal cysts achieves good results in patients with congenital dacryocele, which are maintained over a long period of time. Early diagnosis and management may prevent acute dacryocystitis in these patients.
The Institute of Dacryology, L.V.Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India. Electronic address: drjaved007@gmail.com.
Mohammad Javed
MJ
Ali
The Institute of Dacryology, L.V.Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.
Swati
S
Singh
The Institute of Dacryology, L.V.Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.
Milind N
MN
Naik
D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D003607:Dacryocystitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D059747:Nasal Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
DCR; Dacryocele; Intranasal cyst; Lacrimal; Marsupialization