Functional Epiphora Management Via Different Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Techniques

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

135

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 1, 2021

Primary Completion Date

June 1, 2021

Study Completion Date

June 1, 2021

Conditions
Functional Epiphora (Tearing Without Any Anatomical Block)
Interventions
PROCEDURE

External Dacryocystorhinostomy

The resistance of the lacrimal drainage is lowered by creating a new ostium between the lacrimal sac and nasal cavity via skin incision.

PROCEDURE

Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy

The resistance of the lacrimal drainage is lowered by creating a new ostium between the lacrimal sac and nasal cavity via endonasal route.

PROCEDURE

Transcanalicular Dacryocystorhinostomy

The resistance of the lacrimal drainage is lowered by creating a new ostium between the lacrimal sac and nasal cavity via transcanalicular route.

Trial Locations (2)

34421

Beyoglu Eye Research Hospital, Istanbul

L8S 4L8

McMaster University, Hamilton

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Istanbul University

OTHER