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Lateral rectus muscle resection following maximal recession of the medial rectus muscle in thyroid eye disease.

BACKGROUND: Rectus muscle restriction is a common finding in thyroid eye disease (TED). Typically, restricted muscles are recessed to address strabismus and diplopia. However, some patients have residual strabismus following maximal recession of a restricted muscle. The purpose of this study was to report outcomes following resection of the lateral rectus muscle after maximal recession of the medial rectus muscle in patients with TED.

METHODS: The medical records of patients with TED who underwent lateral rectus resection between 1998 and 2015 were reviewed retrospectively. Information regarding thyroid disease history and surgical treatment, including history of orbital decompressions, rectus muscle recessions, rectus muscle resections, and pre- and postoperative alignment was collected. Adjustable suture was used in all cases. Success was defined as a postoperative orthotropia with ≤2Δ of phoria at distance and a phoria at near.

RESULTS: A total of 11 patients were included. Of these, 10 (91%) required postoperative adjustment. A successful outcome was achieved in 10 cases (91%).

CONCLUSIONS: Lateral rectus muscle resection to address residual esotropia and diplopia was effective at reducing residual esotropia following medial rectus recession in our study cohort.

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