Table 2. Lacrimal drainage system disorders by groups.
| Lacrimal drainage system disorders | Group A | Group B | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| Chronic dacryocystitis | 22 | 53.7 | 29 | 51.8 | 51 | 52.6 |
| Lacrimal fistula | 2 | 4.9 | 2 | 3.6 | 4 | 4.1 |
| Mucocele | 3 | 7.3 | 6 | 10.7 | 9 | 9.3 |
| Previous failed DCR | 6 | 14.6 | 2 | 3.6 | 8 | 8.2 |
| Nasolacrimal duct obstruction | 4 | 9.8 | 9 | 16.0 | 13 | 13.4 |
| Medial common canalicular obstruction | 4 | 9.8 | 8 | 14.3 | 12 | 12.4 |
| Total | 41 | 100.0 | 56 | 100.0 | 97 | 100.0 |
| χ2= 5.02; DF=5; P=0.414 | ||||||