[Surgical treatment of sequelae of Basedow's orbitopathy]

Bull Soc Ophtalmol Fr. 1989 Aug-Sep;89(8-9):995-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Sequellae of Graves' orbitopathy often need a functional or cosmetic correction. The different procedures are reviewed with special commentary (orbital decompression, surgery of oculomotor disturbances, lid retractions and orbital fat protrusion). A modified procedure for levator lengthening is described.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Eyelid Diseases / etiology*
  • Eyelid Diseases / surgery
  • Graves Disease / complications*
  • Humans
  • Orbital Diseases / etiology*
  • Orbital Diseases / surgery
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Strabismus / etiology*
  • Strabismus / surgery

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene