[Correction of minor exophthalmos by enlargement of orbital volume through conjunctive approach].

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the treatment of minor exophthalmos by enlargement of orbital volume through conjunctive approach.

METHODS

Through the conjunctive approach medial to the eye ball, the dissection was performed subperiosteally to expose the ethmoid bone at the medial orbital wall. The exposure bone was 2.5-3.0 cm in length and 2.0-2.5 cm in width. Then the ethmoid bone was fractured to enlarge the orbital volume. From June 2006 to April 2008, 3 cases were treated.

RESULTS

The patients recovered in a short time with no visible skin scar. The technique was mini-invasive, and didn't affect the function of eyeball.

CONCLUSION

It is easy and effective way to correct the minor exophthalmos by enlargement of orbital volume through conjunctive approach.