Modified lateral orbital wall decompression in Graves ’ orbitopathy using computer-assisted planning

Graves ’ orbitopathy, a condition seen in the autoimmune syndrome Graves’ disease, affects the fatty tissue and muscles inside the orbit. Graves’ orbitopathy is associated with increasing exophthalmos and sometimes leads to compressive dysthyroid optic neuropathy, resulting in progressive vision loss . Dysthyroid compressive optic neuropathy, functional problems, and cosmetic problems are the main indications for surgical decompression of the orbit, especially if conservative treatment has not led to a reduction in symptoms.

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 30, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: S. Spalthoff, P. Jehn, R. Zimmerer, M. Rana, N.-C. Gellrich, J. Dittmann Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research