Orbital decompression in thyroid eye disease

Publication date: Available online 12 October 2018Source: Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryAuthor(s): Jane S. Kim, Jason LissAbstractThyroid eye disease is an orbital inflammatory manifestation of autoimmune thyroid disease that results in orbital congestion and can lead to significant cosmetic disfigurement, diplopia, and vision loss. Typically, there is an active, inflammatory phase that transitions into a quiescent, fibrotic state. Management of this condition consists of regulation of the underlying thyroid disease, modulation of risk factors, supportive care for symptoms, and both medical and surgical treatment of ocular sequelae. Orbital decompression is generally indicated in two main subsets of cases: in active disease that includes ulcerative keratitis f...

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