[The value of ductostomy (author's transl)].

This procedure seems to be a valid one, as after using it in 21 cases over a period of one and a half years, there was only 1 failure due to a too hasty removal of the gauze wick. Furthermore, in 12 cases, a catheter was applied to the lacrimal puncta to irrigate the anastomosis with rifocin and hydrocortisone for several days. The advantages of this method appear to be simplification, and less risk of stenosis by using a full flap, when compared to dacryocystorrhinostomy.