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Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery > Volume 33(1); 1990 > Article
Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1990;33(1): 173-7.
Two Cases of Transantral Ethmoidal Orbital Decompression for Exophthalmos
Chang Dong Kim, MD1, Hee Gyu Kim, MD1, Kyung Jun Park, MD1, Chin Kyu Cho, MD1, and Yoon Duck Kim, MD2
1;Department of Otolaryngology, 2;Ophthalmology, Seoul Eul-Ji General Hospital, Korea
안구돌출증에 대한 Transantral-ethmoidal Orbital Decompression 2례
김창동1 · 김희규1 · 박경준1 · 조진규1 · 김윤덕2
서울 을지병원 이비인후과1;안과2;
ABSTRACT

Grave's ophthalmpathy occurs usually in association with hyperthyroidism. However, when exposure keratopathy or pressure optic neuropathy threatens vision, more vigorous treatment is indicated. Unfortunatelly, systemic steroid therapy tends to provide only a temporary remission, and it may cause serious side effects. Irradiation of the orbit is unpredictable and side effect including carcinogenesis. Recently the authors experienced two cases with exophthalmos which were treated by transantral ethmoidal orbital decompression through a Caldwell-Luc approach. Both of then improved visual acuity and cosmetic appearance without postoperative complication. Postoperative result was good.

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