Lateral orbitotomy with bone window from fronto Watch Video
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Description: This is Richard Allen at the University of Iowa.This video demonstrates a lateral orbitotomy with removal of the lateral orbital rim.This patient has a history of orbital inflammation, s/p previous orbit decompression, but has continued exposure keratopathy and elevated intraocular pressure secondary to his proptosis.A lateral canthotomy is performed followed by inferior and superior cantholysis.4-0 silk sutures are placed for traction through the lateral tarsus of the upper and lower li