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May 6, 2026International Archives of OtorhinolaryngologyOpen Access

Evaluation of the Advantages of Silicone Stent in Revision Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy in a Tertiary Care Hospital

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CSCharushila SonawaneRRRitu Radheshyam RavalABAnushree Bajaj

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates silicone stent impact on outcomes and patient satisfaction in revision DCR.

Key Points

  • To compare surgical success rates and outcomes of revision endoscopic DCR with and without silicone stents.
  • Prospective interventional study involving 160 patients with nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
  • Patients were assessed for surgical success, postoperative complications, and patient satisfaction.
  • Standardized patient questionnaires were used to evaluate quality of life.
  • Silicone stent group had shorter hospital stays and higher anatomical patency.
  • Lower recurrence rates were observed in the silicone stent group (specific rates not provided).
  • Higher patient satisfaction and success rates were noted in those with silicone stents.

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Sonawane et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fada7f03f892aec9b1e38ehttps://doi.org/10.1055/s-0046-1818565
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