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Volumetric Analysis of Navigation-Guided Orbital Decompression in Graves’ Orbitopathy: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) is a debilitating autoimmune disorder that may require surgical orbital decompression in severe cases with risk of proptosis and optic neuropathy. This report presents a case treated with navigation-assisted three-wall orbital decompression, planned with preoperative imaging and assessed using postoperative analysis. Intraoperative navigation enabled precise localization of critical structures, improving osteotomy execution. Postoperatively, orbital volume increased by 3.5 cm3 (right eye) and 4.0 cm3 (left eye), while proptosis was reduced by 6 mm in both eyes. These changes correlated with intraocular pressure normalization and functional improvement. This was further supported by a postoperative Clinical Activity Score (CAS) of 0, indicating active orbital inflammation. Image-guided surgery (IGS) achieved an average proptosis reduction of 3.8 mm, slightly superior to that of non-guided techniques. Although IGS enhances precision and functional outcomes, it requires longer surgical time and incurs higher costs, highlighting the need for prospective studies on long-term efficacy This case supports the importance of integrating advanced imaging and navigation-assisted techniques in GO management to improve both functional and aesthetic outcomes.

Source: Life

DOI: 10.3390/life15081277