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Computed Tomography-Based Prediction of Exophthalmos Reduction After Deep Lateral Orbital Wall Decompression for Graves' Orbitopathy.

Yoshiyuki KitaguchiYasuhiro TakahashiHirohiko Kakizaki
Published in: Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie (2019)
Trigone width and amount of fat removed were positive predictors of exophthalmos reduction after deep lateral decompression. Trigone width was inversely associated with orbital width, and results showed that larger exophthalmos reductions could be achieved in narrower orbits. This CT-based prediction method will assist preoperative decision-making regarding additional fat removal and/or removal of another orbital wall.
Keyphrases
  • minimally invasive
  • computed tomography
  • decision making
  • adipose tissue
  • dual energy
  • positron emission tomography
  • image quality
  • contrast enhanced
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • fatty acid
  • patients undergoing