CompletedNot Applicable

External DCR Versus Canalicular SI With MMC in NLDO

56 participantsStarted 2012-06-01

Plain-language summary

While external DCR is the gold standard procedure for primary NLDO as well as complicated cases, SI with MMC could achieve comparable success rates in primary acquired NLDO, hence should be considered as an alternative as a safe and minimally invasive procedure.

Who can participate

Age range21 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * primary acquired NLDO Exclusion Criteria: * All other secondary causes of NLDO

What they're measuring

external DCR

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03780868

SponsorMenoufia University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-07-01

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