CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF ENDOSCOPIC DACRYOCYSTORHINOSTOMY IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC DACRYOCYSTITIS

Chronic dacryocystitis remains a significant problem in ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology despite the development of modern diagnostic and surgical technologies. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinical characteristics and gender distribution of patients undergoing endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). The study included patients treated at the Medical Pro Clinic between 2022 and 2023. The analysis evaluated the frequency of right-sided, left-sided, and bilateral DCR procedures, repeated surgeries, and combined interventions with septoplasty. The results showed that chronic dacryocystitis was observed significantly more frequently in female patients. Right- and left-sided involvement occurred almost equally, while bilateral cases accounted for approximately one-fifth of all patients. The study also evaluated the association between chronic dacryocystitis and nasal cavity pathologies. The findings highlight the importance of multidisciplinary cooperation between ophthalmologists and otorhinolaryngologists for improving surgical outcomes and patient management.