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Br J Ophthalmol 2000;84:917-918 doi:10.1136/bjo.84.8.917
  • Scientific correspondence

Otolaryngological findings in congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction and implications for prognosis

  1. Suat Hayri Uǧurbaşa,
  2. Güler Zilelioǧlua,
  3. Mustafa Saatçib
  1. aOculoplastic Lacrimal Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey, bDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology
  1. Dr S H Uǧurbaş, Halk sok 21, 10 Yenişehir, Ankara 06420, Turkeyshugurbas{at}usa.net
  • Accepted 18 May 2000

Abstract

AIM To investigate otolaryngological abnormalities associated with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) and their effect on the prognosis.

METHODS 65 consecutive cases of CNLDO were followed up with routine otorhinolaryngological examination with tympanometry.

RESULTS Otitis media with effusion (OME) and uvula bifida were detected in 44.6% and 9.2% of the children, respectively. Medical treatment and probing were less effective in patients with OME (p<0.05).

CONCLUSIONS OME and uvula bifida are significant anomalies associated with CNLDO and the former has a marked effect on the prognosis. This finding may help to determine the patients who will need further treatment after massage and probing.

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