Anterior orbitotomy.
A simple, safe method of treatment of the sequelae of Graves' disease involving the orbit is presented. The results in 17 cases would indicate removal of orbital fat via anterior orbitotomy is a useful adjunct in the rehabilitation of the patient with chronic ophthalmopathy. Thirty-eight cases not included in the study required additional procedures to complete their rehabilitation.
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery*; D006111:Graves Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*