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We conducted a prospective, randomized study to evaluate the necessity of bicanalicular silicone tubes after primary EN-DCR.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Forty-six consecutive primary EN-DCR procedures were performed in 42 patients during 2004-2007. The patients were randomized into two study groups according to whether silicone tubing was used or not.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The overall success rate after primary EN-DCR was 89%: with silicone tubes it was 78%, and without silicone tubes it was 100%. The difference between these two groups was statistically significant (p &lt; 0.049). The follow-up period was 6 months and included three follow-up visits: 1 week, 2 months, and 6 months postoperatively. 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