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[Re-evaluate the value of orbital decompression for thyroid associated ophthalmopathy]
1Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin Medical University Eye Institute, Tianjin Medical University School of Optometry and Ophthalmology, Tianjin 300384, China.
Abstract:
Thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) is a common autoimmune syndrome affecting the thyroid and orbit. It can result in the fibrosis of extraoular muscles and hyperplasia of adipose tissue. The mechanism of TAO is not clear and there was few effective treatment. Recently, orbital decompression was performed on more and more patients. The surgery can improve the appearance of the patient and relieve the symptoms caused by the high orbital pressure. Therefore, it is necessary to re-evaluate the clinical value of the orbital decompression and surgical indications. The principles and techniques of orbital decompression with relative factors were discussed in this review. (Chin J Ophthalmol, 2017, 53: 401-403).
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