[Partial canaliculus transplantation (author's transl)].

In some cases of palpebral tumors, causing epiphora by canalicular obstruction, surgical reconstruction of the lacrimal system is necessary . The defect of the nasal part of the lower lid is closed by transplantation of the nasal part of the upper lid of the other eye, including a part of the canaliculus. Three patients suffering from basaliomas in the region of the lower canaliculus were treated by this method. Good cosmetic and functional results were achieved.