Gian Marco Pace, Francesco Giombi, Giovanna Muci, Gianmarco Giunta, Francesca Pirola, Egidio Serra, Jessica Zuppardo, Fabio Ferreli, Paolo Vinciguerra, Giuseppe Mercante, Alessandra Di Maria, Giuseppe Spriano, Luca Malvezzi
BACKGROUND: Anti-glaucoma eye drops have been investigated due to their production of fibrotic changes on the conjunctival surface, undermining the functioning of the upper lacrimal drainage system. We aimed to assess whether these effects may impair the effectiveness of endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (EE-DCR). METHODS: This is a single-center observational retrospective study on EE-DCR via a posterior approach. Resolution of epiphora and dacryocystitis were analyzed after 1 (T1) and 6-months (T2) from surgery...
March 27, 2024: Journal of Personalized Medicine