Endoscopic DCR

Indications:

• Epiphora (excessive tearing)
• Dacryocystitis

Highlights:

• Drilling of bone along lateral nasal wall to expose the underlying lacrimal sac
• Passing lacrimal probes through the canaliculi
• Incising medial sac wall to reveal probes in sac interior
• Withdrawing probes from the nasal cavity and securing Silastic stent

Keep in Mind/Things to Remember:

• The entire medial sac wall should be removed to ensure best results
• Silastic stent is typically removed six weeks postop