DCR- Dacryocystorhinostomy (Inflammation of lacrimal sac)

Inflammation of lacrimal sac in known as dacryocystitis. If this inflammation persists for more than a month, it is known as chronic dacryocystitis.

If inflammation occurs with acute infection of the lacrimal sac within a few days, then it is known as acute dacryocystitis. It is more common in females between 40-60yrs of age. If chronic inflammation of the lacrimal sac occurring in newborn infants, then it's known as congenitaldacryocystitis.

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Preparation
Procedure

Preparation

Regurgitation test
NLD syringing
Dacryocystography
Fluorescein dye disappearance test (FDDT)

Procedure

lacrimal sac probing for infants below one year if age under General anesthesia
External Dacryocystorhinostomy, in this procedure, we make an alternate passage for drainage of tear and secretions by creating an anastomosis between lacrimal sac and nasal cavity.

What are the benefits & risks of DCR - Dacryocystorhinostomy ?

The outcomes of DCR - Dacryocystorhinostomy depend on several factors and conditions suffered by the patient in the past.

The benefits of DCR - Dacryocystorhinostomy include

Proper tear drainage
Reduced chances of ocular surface Infections
Avoids acute exacerbations

The risks of DCR - Dacryocystorhinostomy include

Obstruction of the passage
Nasolacrimal infections
Bleeding

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