[Endoscopic orbital decompression for thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the therapeutic results of endoscopic orbital decompression for thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy.

METHOD:

The records of nine patients (twelve orbits) received endoscopic orbital decompression for thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy were analyzed for changes in visual acuity, intraocular pressure, proptosis, corneal ulceration and movement. The follow-ups ranged from two months to thirty-six months.

RESULT:

Twelve orbits (100%) had improvement in visual acuity (range 0.1-0.7). Ten orbits (83.3%) decreased in intraocular pressure (range 0.2-21.4 mm Hg). Eight orbits (66.70%) decreased in proptosis (one-five mm). The orbit with corneal ulcer was healed after decompression. Diplopia was cured in one of four patients.

CONCLUSION:

Endoscopic orbital decompression is a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy.

• Authors: Haibin Sheng, Changping Cai, Yu Cheng, Qin Jiao, Wei Zhu, Yongju Zhao, Wenqiang Fang, Ling Tan
• Journal: Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology, head, and neck surgery (Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 26 Issue 1 Pg. 27-9 (01 2012) ISSN: 2096-7993 [Print] China
• PMID: 22509692 (Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Topics

• Adult
• Decompression, Surgical (methods)
• Endoscopy
• Female
• Graves Ophthalmopathy (surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Orbit (surgery)
• Retrospective Studies
• Treatment Outcome