Transethmoid decompression of the optic nerve in head injuries: an update

Sixty-three patients with loss of vision following head injury were subjected to decompression of the optic nerve by the transethmoid route. This paper discusses the criteria for selection of patients for surgery, the results of the operation and the prognostic factors determining the results.

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1991-03, Vol.105 (3), p.205-206
Main Authors: Nayak, Sadhana R., Kirtane, M. V., Ingle, M. V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Blindness - etiology
Child
Cranial nerves. Peripheral nerves. Autonomic nervous system
Craniocerebral Trauma - surgery
Ethmoid Sinus - injuries
Ethmoid surgery
Female
Head injury
Humans
Main Articles
Male
Medical sciences
Methods
Middle Aged
Neurosurgery
Optic nerve
Optic Nerve - surgery
Optic Nerve Injuries
Prognosis
Skull Fractures - complications
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Summary:Sixty-three patients with loss of vision following head injury were subjected to decompression of the optic nerve by the transethmoid route. This paper discusses the criteria for selection of patients for surgery, the results of the operation and the prognostic factors determining the results.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100115361