Inferior orbital decompression for thyroid ophthalmopathy.
A technique of inferior orbital decompression for thyroid ophthalmopathy is described. The orbital floor is exposed through a lower eyelid incision, and completely removed while preserving the infraorbital nerve and vessels. A central strip of periorbita is retained under the globe for support. The amount of decompression averages 4 mm and ranges from 2 to 6 mm, depending on the amount of inflammatory residue and extraocular muscle enlargement.
D000368:Aged; D006111:Graves Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D014792:Visual Acuity