The Consequence of Premature Silicone Stent Loss after External Dacryocystorhinostomy

Our experience and this study suggest that concerns over early stent extrusion or removal may not be wholly warranted. Moreover, our review of the literature shows no evidence-based recommendations that longer stent retention or reintubation after early extrusion results in a higher success rate. Although other surgeries (e.g., canalicular laceration, congenital epiphora) may benefit from intervention or reinsertion after early extrusion, we cannot extrapolate such a practice for the DCR.