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  • Title: [Orbital decompression for Graves' ophthalmopathy].
    Author: Boulétreau P, Breton P, Freidel M.
    Journal: Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac; 2005 Apr; 106(2):89-93. PubMed ID: 15924094.
    Abstract:
    Graves' ophthalmopathy is a complex orbital condition with a controversial pathogenesis. It is the clinical expression of a discordance between the inextensible orbit and hypertrophic muscular and fatty elements within the orbit responding to immunological stimulation. The relationship between the orbital and its content can be improved by surgical expansion which increases the useful volume of the orbit. This procedure can be combined with lipectomy to decrease the volume of the orbital contents. We briefly recall the history of surgical decompression techniques and present our experience with Graves' ophthalmopathy patients.
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