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A study to compare results of two different methods of ostium creation (i.e. Burr hole and Bone punch) in External Dacryocystorhinostomy.

Comparison of Surgical outcomes of Burr hole versus Bone punch osteotomy in External Dacryocystorhinostomy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/06/034285
Enrollment
40
Registered
2021-06-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: H044- Chronic inflammation of lacrimal passages Health Condition 2: H044- Chronic inflammation of lacrimal passages Health Condition 3: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Mechanical burr assisted External DCR: Use of Mechanical burr for ostium creation and to compare intraoperative and postoperative complications with Conventional DCR. Control Intervent

Sponsors

Dr Sweta Ojha
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Primary cases of Chronic Dacryocystitis.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Acute Dacryocystitis 2. Congenital NLDO 3. Previously operated external DCR. 4. Any nasal pathology( chronic sinusitis, Deviated nasal septum, turbinate hypertrophy, any nasal mass/nasal polyp) 5. Patients with lacrimal sac tumours 6. Patients on anticoagulants/with bleeding disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Number of surgical complications in both the groups.Timepoint: 3 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Time taken for ostium creation in both the groups.Timepoint: At the time of surgery.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sweta Ojha

Guru Nanak Eye Centre

sushilkumar1958@yahoo.com9868388107

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026