Acute Dacryocystitis
Conditions
Interventions
two groups:Control group: EN-DCR will be performed within 1 month after acute dacryocystitis subsides with initial percutaneous drainage, as a secondary treatment of the underlying nasolacrimal duct o
Sponsors
Hong Kong Eye Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with acute dacryocystitis, defined as painful lacrimal sac distention with marked medial canthal inflammation of less than 2 weeks; 2. Age 18-90; 3. Fit for operation under general anesthesia.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of DCR; 2. History of trauma / neoplasm / congenital anomalies of lacrimal drainage system; 3. History maxillofacial surgery or trauma; 4. Immunocompromized patients; 5. Poor cooperation for operation or subsequent endoscopic examination; 6. Fail or refuse to give consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Resolution of symptoms of acute dacryocystitis including pain;medial canthal swelling;epiphora;discharge;associated cellulitis and fever; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Efficacy of EN-DCR -Anatomical success -Functional success;2. Safety of EN-DCR - incidence of complications;3. Causative agents of acute dacryocystitis in Hong Kong; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLi Yuen Mei, Emmy
Outcome results
None listed