33 Lateral Wall Orbital Decompression
Book
Editors: Freitag, Suzanne K.; Lee, N. Grace; Lefebvre, Daniel R.; Yoon, Michael K.
Title: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
Subtitle: Tricks of the Trade
Print ISBN: 9781626238978; Online ISBN: 9781626238985; Book DOI: 10.1055/b-006-163725
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Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart
Subjects: Ophthalmology, Optometry;Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery
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Abstract
Lateral wall orbital decompression is a form of bone removal orbital decompression. This can be done for functional and/or aesthetic rehabilitation for thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO). By removal of the lateral orbital wall, orbital volume is increased and proptosis can be corrected. This can be done alone, or in combination with medial wall and/or floor decompression and orbital fat removal. A customized approach should be done depending on the degree and severity of the TAO.