ORBITAL DECOMPRESSION USING OLIVARIS METH OD

Authors
ADENIS JP ROBERT PY
Citation
Jp. Adenis et Py. Robert, ORBITAL DECOMPRESSION USING OLIVARIS METH OD, Journal francais d'ophtalmologie, 17(11), 1994, pp. 686-691
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Ophthalmology
Journal title
Journal francais d'ophtalmologie → ACNP
ISSN journal
01815512
Volume
17
Issue
11
Year of publication
1994
Pages
686 - 691
Database
ISI
SICI code
0181-5512(1994)17:11<686:ODUOMO>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Orbital decompression using Olivari's method is described: extraconal fat is removed surgically from the orbit. Intraconal fat is also remov ed with the help of a microscope. Removal of at least 5 cc of orbital fat is necessary to reduce exophthalmos. Usually between 5 cc to 10 cc of fat are removed.