Endonasal DCR: Our experience

Endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) addresses the obstruction of lacrimal secretion at the level of lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal duct. It facilitates direct drainage of lacrimal fluid into nose eliminating pooling of tears in lacrimal sac. Endoscopic approach has its many advantages compared to external DCR. This study was done in a tertiary teaching hospital where 210 patients underwent endoscopic DCR, were reviewed for results and complications. The advantages with endonasal DCR were established with few complications and recurrence rate of 8% at the end of one year follow up.