[A new method of canalicular surgery: monofilament sutures without intubation. Study of 23 cases].

A new method has been developed for surgery of the lacrimal duct: direct suture with 10/0 nylon suture without intubation. The authors report their experience in the treatment of canalicular lacerations (20 cases) and herpetic canalicular stenosis (3 cases). Results were very good in the first group and variable in the second. Epiphora can persist in the second group, though to a lesser degree, because of the displacement of the lacrimal point.