Author:
Mourits Maarten P.,Gooris Peter J. J.,Bergsma J. Eelco
Abstract
AbstractSurgical treatment for patients with Graves’ orbitopathy consists of orbital decompression, strabismus surgery and eyelid surgery. In this chapter, we will limit ourselves to orbital decompression (refer for strabismus surgery: Chap. 6 and for eyelid surgery: Chap. 22).There are many different orbital decompression techniques, that all have the potency to improve visual functions and restore-in combination with strabismus and eyelid surgery-the premorbid appearance. In addition, they are relatively safe. This does not alter the fact that an orbital decompression, in the center of the face, is major surgery, that requires extensive training and experience of the surgeon. The concerns of the patient cannot be overestimated.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
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