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Investigation of Possible Antenatal and Perinatal Risk Factors in Patients with Congenital Epiphora

Elif Sedanur Utlu(Health Sciences University Erzurum Regional Training And Research Hospital Family Medicine Clinic, Erzurum, Türkiye)
Bahadır Utlu(Ophthalmology Clinic, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Erzurum, Türkiye)
Mustafa Bayraktar(Family Medicine Department, Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Türkiye)
Pages
156–161
Publication Date
2024-08-29
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It was concluded that low birth weight and positive sibling history may be involved in the etiopathogenesis of epiphora, but it was concluded that studies on this subject should be conducted by reaching large populations.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: We aimed to investigate the effective factors to increase treatment options in patients with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (LDO).
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Key Findings & Data:The patients admitted to Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic with symptoms such as watering, burring, swelling in the sac area, chronic conjunctivitis 0.05).
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Conclusion & Impact:It was concluded that low birth weight and positive sibling history may be involved in the etiopathogenesis of epiphora, but it was concluded that studies on this subject should be conducted by reaching large populations.
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⚙️Variables:Epiphora · Caesarean section · Hasner’s valve

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Aim: We aimed to investigate the effective factors to increase treatment options in patients with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (LDO). Materyal and Methods: Our study was planned retrospectively. The patients admitted to Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic with symptoms such as watering, burring, swelling in the sac area, chronic conjunctivitis 0.05). Significant differences were found in birth weight and the presence of positive sibling history (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study was conducted to evaluate the association of congenital epiphora with possible antenatal and perinatal risk factors. It was concluded that low birth weight and positive sibling history may be involved in the etiopathogenesis of epiphora, but it was concluded that studies on this subject should be conducted by reaching large populations.

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Utlu, E. S., Utlu, B., Bayraktar, M. (2024). Investigation of Possible Antenatal and Perinatal Risk Factors in Patients with Congenital Epiphora. Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences, Cilt: 14 Sayı: 2, 156–161. https://ajindex.com/articles/1631594

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