To study the various causes and demographic profile associated with Chronic Dacryocystitis at Otorhinolaryngology Department

Abstract

Background & Methods: The aim of the study is to study the various causes & demographic profile associated with Chronic Dacryocystitis. Simultaneously, nasal cavity of the site to be operated was anaesthetized with small merocel soaked with solution consisting of 4% Xylocaine & adrenaline in a concentration of 1:30000 & was also kept for at least 45 minutes.
Results: In both the groups, mostly cases presented early within 2 years of onset of symptom with 15(50%) & 20(66.6%) cases in group I & II respectively; 13(26%) & 10(33.4%) cases in group A & B respectively presented between 2 & 4 years of onset of symptom & very few
2(6.6%) cases presented after 4 years of onset of symptom. Difference in the distribution of this measurement between the two groups was statistically significant thereby indicating the homogenous distribution of the study groups.
Conclusion: The study consisted of 60 confirmed cases of Chronic Dacryocystitis, who underwent Dacryocystorhinostomy either by Endonasal Endoscopic or Laser Assisted DCR. All the age groups were affected by Chronic Dacryocyatitis. The posterior border of lacrimal bone in relation to axilla of middle turbinate can be posterior or anterior, & can lie 4 mm posterior to 3 mm anterior to axilla of middle turbinate.