Combined transconjunctival/intranasal endoscopic approach to the optic canal in traumatic optic neuropathy. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Surgical decompression of the optic canal is indicated in patients with traumatic optic neuropathy who fail to respond to corticosteroids. Traditional surgical approaches to the orbital apex have been effective in achieving optic nerve decompression but require either a craniotomy, provide limited exposure with late identification and protection of the optic nerve, or require external incisions. The combined transconjunctival/intranasal endoscopic approach to the optic canal offers sufficient exposure, allows early identification and protection of the optic nerve, provides space for the use of multiple surgical instruments, obviates a craniotomy and external incisions, and can be performed quickly with minimal morbidity. The technique of combined transconjunctival/intranasal endoscopic optic nerve decompression will be described and the experience with nine cases will be presented.

publication date

  • March 1, 1997

Research

keywords

  • Conjunctiva
  • Endoscopy
  • Nose
  • Optic Nerve Injuries
  • Orbit
  • Sphenoid Bone

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0030901767

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/00005537-199703000-00006

PubMed ID

  • 9121304

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 107

issue

  • 3