Inferior orbital decompression for thyroid ophthalmopathy
C. R. Leone Jr and F. J. Bajandas
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.
