PURPOSE: Epiphora in patients with a patent lacrimal system as demonstrated by dacryocystography is still a challenge to the specialist, mainly in the absence of reflex tearing, external ocular diseases or lid diseases. In these patients, with probable incomplete obstructions, we wanted to evaluate the results of endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy. METHODS: Twelve of these patients were treated with endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy. RESULTS: Seven of the patients became free of epiphora and three patients had their condition significantly improved. CONCLUSION: With no abnormalities of eyelids and puncta, endonasal endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy is a valid treatment option for tearing with dacryocystographic patency.
Dacryocystorhinostomy; Lacrimal apparatus diseases; Lacrimal duct obstruction; Nasolacrimal duct; Minimally invasive surgical procedures
