Otolaryngological findings in congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction andimplications for prognosis

Aim-To investigate otolaryngological abnormalities associated with congenit al nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) and their effect on the prognosis. Methods-65 consecutive cases of CNLDO were followed up with routine otorhin olaryngological examination with tympanometry. Results-Otitis media with effusion (OME) and uvula bifida were detected in 44.6% and 9.2% of the children, respectively. Medical treatment and probing were less effective in patients with OME (p<0.05). Conclusions-OME and uvula bifida are significant anomalies associated with CNLDO and the former has a marked effect on the prognosis. This finding may help to determine the patients who will need further treatment after massa ge and probing.