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Factors Augmenting the Success Rate of Probing for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (CNLDO) in Children

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  • Afrina Khanam

    (Chief Consultant, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chattogram, Bangladesh)

  • Md. Nasimul Gani Chowdhury

    (Resident, Institute of Community Ophthalmology (ICO), Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex campus, Chattogram, Bangladesh)

  • Farzana Akter Chowdhury

    (Consultant, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chattogram, Bangladesh)

  • Tasmin Akter

    (Assistant Surgeon, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chattogram, Bangladesh)

  • Musharrat Alam Tarin

    (Assistant Surgeon, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chattogram, Bangladesh)

  • Sabina Yeasmin

    (Resident Medical Officer, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chattogram, Bangladesh)

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative factors influencing the success rate of probing for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in children. Methods: It is a retrospective review of 200 eyes of 100 patients with Bilateral Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction who underwent probing under General Anaesthesia. Data were recorded on age, sex, pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative factors. All the patients were reviewed on one week, one month and three months interval. Success was defined as complete resolution of watering after 3 months of probing. Results: Age range was 1-3 years. Average age was 2.0±0.3 years. Complete resolution of watering took place in 180 eyes (90%) of 90 patients. Watering persists after probing due to canalicular fibrosis (3 eyes, 1.5%), bony deformity (2 eyes, 1%), chronic dacryocystitis (12 eyes, 6%) and mucocele (3 eyes, 1.5%). Conclusion: By evaluating and managing the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative factors properly success rate of probing can be increased.

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  • Afrina Khanam & Md. Nasimul Gani Chowdhury & Farzana Akter Chowdhury & Tasmin Akter & Musharrat Alam Tarin & Sabina Yeasmin, 2025. "Factors Augmenting the Success Rate of Probing for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (CNLDO) in Children," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(1), pages 470-475, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:1:p:470-475
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