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KMID : 1040120180040010047
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Evidence and Values in Healthcare
2018 Volume.4 No. 1 p.47 ~ p.52
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Dacryoendoscopy: A Systematic Review
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Lee Min-Jin
Shin Hae-Won
Jeon Mi-Hye
Ko Ryeo-Jin
Shin Chae-Min
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this research was to assess the safety and effectiveness of dacryoendoscopy in lacrimal duct disease.
Methods: The literature review for dacryoendoscopy was done using 8 Korea databases, Ovid-MEDLINE, Ovid-EMBASE, and Cochrane Library. A total of 7 articles were included in the final assessment by two reviewers.
Results: The safety of the technique is acceptable as no complications were reported that would pose a risk to the patient. The assessment of effectiveness for dacryoendoscopy was based on additional lesions found and impact on medical outcomes. i) 4 articles reported additional lesions found including cause of lesion, diagnostic changes in degree and location of obstruction. ii) 3 articles reported that the dacryoendoscopy has a positive impact on the choice of appropriate treatment strategies.
Conclusion: Dacryoendoscopy is a safe and effective technique for identifying the cause, degree and location of the lesion in patients with lacrimal duct disease.
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KEYWORD
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Epiphora, Dacryoendoscopy, Lacrimal endoscopy, Safety, Effectiveness
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