Health Condition 1: H044- Chronic inflammation of lacrimal passages
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Dr Balakrishnan R
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with clinically diagnosed chronic dacryocystitis and planned for Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Acute infections of Lacrimal System 2.Patients with allergy to contrast media. 3.Pregnant women 4.Patients with hyperthyroidism or history of thyroid storm, as iodine contrast can exacerbate symptoms 5.Patients with Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction 6.Patients with Sinonasal or Orbital Tumors. 7.Lower eyelid malposition including ectropion or entropion
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measures of this study include the identification of the anatomical site of obstruction in the lacrimal drainage system as visualized on fluoroscopic imaging and analysing the outcome of Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy surgery.Timepoint: Primary visit, Secondary visit (Post operatively) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of Transverse and vertical diameters of lacrimal sac to identify fibrotic or non-functional lacrimal sacs.Timepoint: Primary visit;Comparing between syringing and dacryocystography.Timepoint: Primary visit | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Chava Sri Vihari
Kasturba medical college, Manipal
Outcome results
None listed