AIM: To discuss the efficacy of modified dacrocystorhinostomy with intubation in the treatment of chronic dacryocystitis combined with lacrimal duct narrow or obstruction.

METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 56 patients who underwent modified dacrocystorhinostomy with intubation in our hospital from July 2010 to September 2011.

RESULTS: All patients underwent the extubation of lacrimal and catheters irrigation, the patency rate was 95% at 2a after operation.

CONCLUSION: Modified dacryocystorhinostomy combined with intubation is a effective method for chronic dacwocystitis combined with lacrimal duct obstruction, which has simple operative procedure, high success rate.