Endoscopic orbital decompression for dysthyroid eye disease

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Neurosurgery

Background:

• Dysthyroid eye disease (TED) requires orbital decompression to alleviate symptoms.
• Traditional surgical approaches include external and transantral methods.
• Endoscopic sinus surgery has advanced understanding of orbital anatomy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe and evaluate the endoscopic technique for orbital decompression in dysthyroid eye disease.
• To present the initial results of this minimally invasive approach.

Main Methods:

• Adoption of endoscopic orbital decompression as the primary surgical method for TED over two years.
• Detailed description and illustration of the endoscopic surgical technique.
• Retrospective analysis of 15 patients (30 orbits).

Main Results:

• Successful application of endoscopic orbital decompression in 15 patients.
• Presentation of surgical outcomes and technique details.

Conclusions:

• Endoscopic orbital decompression is a viable and effective treatment for dysthyroid eye disease.
• This technique leverages advancements in endoscopic sinus surgery for orbital wall access.