1. A single transcutaneous injection with Botox for dysthyroid lid retraction
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Shu-Lang Liao, Lu Hy, and Shih Mj
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Adult ,Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,genetic structures ,Ecchymosis ,Injections, Intramuscular ,Neuro-ophthalmology ,Ptosis ,Reflex ,medicine ,Diplopia ,Blepharoptosis ,Humans ,Aponeurosis ,Botulinum Toxins, Type A ,business.industry ,Middle Aged ,eye diseases ,Graves Disease ,Surgery ,Ophthalmology ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Palpebral fissure ,Treatment Outcome ,Neuromuscular Agents ,Eyelid Diseases ,Female ,sense organs ,Eyelid ,medicine.symptom ,business ,Strabismus surgery - Abstract
Purpose To evaluate the safety and efficacy of injections with botulinum toxin type A (BTTA, Botox®), given transcutaneously, in the treatment of upper lid retraction associated with thyroid eye disease (TED). Methods A total of 15 patients (21 eyes) with a stable (TED) condition, and a euthyroid state, were enrolled into the study. There were 12 females and three males from ages 23 to 52 years. A single injection, at the centrally superior tarsal border transcutaneously, aiming at the levator aponeurosis and Muller muscle, was administered into each eyelid with 5–6 U of Botox®. All patients were followed regularly for 4–6 months. Any complications, such as ptosis, diplopia, pain, or lid ecchymosis were recorded. Results All patients, except one, experienced much reduction of palpebral fissure. The mean difference of MRD1 between pre- and postinjections of Botox® at the first week was −3.1 mm, and the effect remained, at least, for 2 months. There were temporary complications of ptosis in three patients and vertical diplopia in two patients, lasting 3–4 weeks. Conclusions A single transcutaneous injection with Botox® for the treatment of thyroid lid retraction is safe and effective. Some minor complications may occur, such as ptosis and diplopia; however, it may offer an alternative and temporary method for patients with dysthyroid lid retraction, who are waiting for a staged operation of either an orbital decompression or a strabismus surgery or both.
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- 2004