Orbital decompression of dysthyroid eye disease

Two cases of Graves ophthalmopathy (GO) are presented, both of which required orbital decompression. The indications for orbital decompression and techniques used are discussed and the advantages of inferior orbitotomy presented.

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 1990-02, Vol.28 (1), p.29-33
Hauptverfasser:	Malins, T.J., Ward-Booth, R.P., Allen, E.D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Dentistry Endocrinopathies Exophthalmos - complications Exophthalmos - surgery Female Graves Disease - complications Graves Disease - surgery Humans Male Medical sciences Nerve Compression Syndromes - etiology Nerve Compression Syndromes - surgery Non tumoral diseases. Target tissue resistance. Benign neoplasms Oculomotor Muscles - surgery Optic Nerve Diseases - etiology Optic Nerve Diseases - surgery Patient Care Team Thyroid. Thyroid axis (diseases)
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Zusammenfassung:	Two cases of Graves ophthalmopathy (GO) are presented, both of which required orbital decompression. The indications for orbital decompression and techniques used are discussed and the advantages of inferior orbitotomy presented.
ISSN:	0266-4356 1532-1940
DOI:	10.1016/0266-4356(90)90007-8