Abstract:

Objective   To evaluate the clinical effect of retrograding implantation of silicon tube into nasolacrimal canal in combination with dacryocystography in treating chronic dacryocystitis.  Methods   Seventy-four patients with chronic dacryocystitis were performed retrograding implantation of silicon tube into nasolacrimal canal. All of the cases were given eyedrops， and the lacrimal passages were regularly irrigated after the surgery. Results   Followed up for a period of 6 months to 2 years， 68 (91.90%) eyes recovered， 4 (5.40%) had improvement， and 2 showed no change. The treatment was effective in 97.30 % of the patients. Conclusion   This method can be used in a wide range of indications, and it has advantages of convenient manipulation, saving time, and resulting in little pain, good effect, rapid recovery.

Key words: Dacryocystography, Surgical procedures, operative, Chronic dacryocystitis, Silicone reverse-intubation