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- Title
Flap Fixation in Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy: A Comparative Study.
- Authors
Sikarwar, Vikas; Ojha, Sushil; Joshi, Ankur; Shah, Amit; Sandhu, Rameet; Gandhi, Pankaj
- Abstract
Background: The usual procedure for nasolacrimal duct obstruction is dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). Flap‑based DCR techniques lead to better surgical outcome provided flaps do not dislocate in the post‑operative period. Objectives: This study was conducted to compare gelfoam with merocel tamponade for fixation of mucosal flaps in endoscopic DCR. Materials and Method: Merocel tamponade was used for fixation of flaps in 26 patients. Gelfoam was used in 26 patients, and surgical results were compared. Results: The surgical success rate was greater in merocel tamponade fixation with less complications. Conclusion: Merocel tamponade can be used successfully for mucosal flap fixation in endoscopic DCR for better surgical outcome.
- Subjects
DACRYOCYSTORHINOSTOMY; ENDOSCOPY; COMPARATIVE studies; LACRIMAL apparatus; SUCCESS
- Publication
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, 2024, Vol 16, pS2053
- ISSN
0976-4879
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1298_23