Comparative effectiveness of various orbital decompression techniques in treating thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO), orbital decompression is a critical surgical approach for functional and aesthetic reasons. Meanwhile, the presence of surgical complications, especially the new onset of primary gaze diplopia, also influences postoperative patient satisfaction. This research investigates the effectiveness and potential risks associated with different orbital decompression in patients with TAO.

Methods

Systematic searches were conducted to identify pertinent studies from PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases. The search was completed on October 11, 2023. And after retrieval, the publication dates of the articles included in the analysis ranged from January 1, 2008, to February 22, 2023. The overall postoperative outcomes wer

SUBMITTER: Guo W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653804 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature