Transforniceal Lateral Deep Bone Decompression—A Modified Technique to Prevent Postoperative Diplopia in Patients with Disfiguring Exophthalmos Due to Dysthyroid Orbitopathy

Postoperative diplopia remains a significant complication of orbital decompression in dysthyroid orbitopathy. This study evaluated the results of orbital decompression treatment using a transforniceal approach to sculpt the lateral orbital deep bone area. Methods: The two areas of bone in the deep l...

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Main Authors: Shu-Lang Liao, Luke Long-Kuang Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2006-01-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664609601595