title: Powered instrumentation in orbital and optic nerve decompression.
abstract: Powered instrumentation in orbital and optic nerve decompression is a helpful adjunct to performing safe, functional, and complete surgery. The microdebrider and the drill are the powered instruments most often used. Combined with endoscopic visualization, these tools provide appropriate drainage and decompression whether for orbital abscesses, Grave's ophthalmopathy, or optic nerve injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois 60153, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Chow
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Stankiewicz
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000601:surgery*; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D013100:Sphenoid Bone / Q000601:surgery; D013523:Surgical Equipment