Use of a nasolacrimal stent to treat air regurgitation after dacryocystorhinostomy in a patient using a continuous positive airway pressure device

J Clin Sleep Med. 2023 Dec 1;19(12):2123-2124. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.10744.

Abstract

The dacryocystorhinostomy procedure creates a direct passageway between the lacrimal sac and nasal cavity, bypassing any nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Use of a continuous positive airway pressure device after dacryocystorhinostomy can cause nasolacrimal air regurgitation. Here, we report a case of air regurgitation after dacryocystorhinostomy that was successfully treated with placement of a Mini Monoka device, a silicone stent used in nasolacrimal surgery to prevent closure of the passageway, in a patient using a continuous positive airway pressure machine. Following the procedure, the patient was able to resume use of her continuous positive airway pressure device.

Citation: Srivatsan S, Mirza M, Imayama I, Setabutr P, Mahoney NR. Use of a nasolacrimal stent to treat air regurgitation after dacryocystorhinostomy in a patient using a continuous positive airway pressure device. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023;19(12):2123-2124.

Keywords: air regurgitation; dacryocystorhinostomy; nasolacrimal stent; positive airway pressure device.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy* / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Duct Obstruction* / therapy
  • Nasolacrimal Duct* / surgery
  • Stents