[Nasolacrimal stent for epiphora caused by obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct].

A 71-year-old patient with severe epiphora due to a subtotal obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct was initially treated with balloon dilatation. After failure of this procedure a nasolacrimal stent was placed under fluoroscopic control in an outpatient setting. After stenting there was complete resolution of the epiphora during a follow-up of six months. Outpatient treatment of complete nasolacrimal duct obstruction or obstruction after failure of balloon dilatation with a nasolacrimal stent appears to be a good alternative to surgery.