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Amniotic Membrane for Dacryocystorhinostomy

Launched by INSTITUTO DE OFTALMOLOGÍA FUNDACIÓN CONDE DE VALENCIANA · Jan 17, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 07, 2024

Recruiting

Keywords

Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Dacryocystorhinostomy Amniotic Membrane

Description

Naso-lacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) causes epiphora, recurrent dacryocystitis, and skin fistulas. Its incidence increases with age. Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is considered the standard treatment for NLDO. Authors describe similar success rates between external or endoscopic approaches. The former uses a skin approach, through which an osteotomy is made, allowing access to the lacrimal sac and subsequently to the middle meatus of the nasal cavity. On the other hand, endoscopic surgery uses an endonasal route to create a fistula towards the lacrimal sac, with the benefit of not generating...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * Patients over 18 years old
  • * Diagnosis of Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction or Score ≥ 2 on the Munk Scale
  • * Patients able to undergo general anesthesia
  • * Patients able to keep follow-up
  • * Patients willing to participate in the study and signed informed consent
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * Patients with ocular surface diseases that affect surgical outcomes, such as blepharitis, lacrimal punctum epithelization, kissing punctae, facial nerve palsy, allergic conjunctivitis, etc
  • * Patients with eyelid malpositions
  • * Patients diagnosed with systemic inflammatory diseases, such as granulomatosis with polyangiitis, sarcoidosis, etc
  • * Previous history of facial trauma with nasal bone fractures
  • * Pregnancy and lactation

About Instituto De Oftalmología Fundación Conde De Valenciana

The Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana is a leading clinical research institution dedicated to advancing the field of ophthalmology. With a commitment to innovative research and patient care, the institute focuses on developing and testing new therapies and technologies to improve vision health. Through rigorous clinical trials and collaborations with healthcare professionals, the foundation aims to enhance the understanding of ocular diseases and contribute to the global body of knowledge in ophthalmological science. Its mission is to provide comprehensive eye care while fostering education and training in the ophthalmic community.

Locations

Mexico City, , Mexico

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