CPAP complications after dacryocystorhinostomy: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea often require the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. However, some patients experience issues using CPAP after receiving a dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for epiphora. This review aims to assess these complications and the potential interventions.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted in March 2023 with the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Since most of the studies were case reports and lacked quantitative results, a narrative review was done.

Results

Fourteen studies were included for review, representing 49 patients. During nightly CPAP use, 77.6% (38/49) of patients experienced air regurgitation onto the ocular surface via the tear drainage passage cons

SUBMITTER: Sahoo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11701277 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature