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ea0011p783 | Thyroid | ECE2006

Long-term results of decompression surgery in thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy

Jernfors Mia , Välimäki Matti , Pitkäranta Anne , Setälä Kirsi , Laitinen Kalevi

GravesÂ’ ophthalmopathy is an autoimmune disorder with orbital tissue inflammation. Decompression surgery is considered when conservative treatment fails. Indications for this operation are optic neuropathy, severe inflammation with pain and proptosis.The aim of the present study is to describe the long-term results of decompression surgery in patients with thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO. This study includes retrospective analysis and clinica...