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Ischaemic optic neuropathy following bilateral neck dissection
S Fenton1, J E Fenton, M Browne
1Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital and St James Hospital, Dublin, Eire. fentons@indigo.ie
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|April 26, 2001
Summary
Oncological neck surgery can rarely cause ischaemic optic neuropathy, a vision complication. This report details two unique cases and discusses risks and prevention strategies for this rare surgical outcome.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Ischaemic optic neuropathy (ION) is a rare but serious complication following head and neck surgeries.
- The incidence of ION after oncological neck surgery is not well-documented in existing literature.
Observation:
- This report presents two distinct cases of ION occurring after different types of bilateral neck dissection for cancer.
- The patients exhibited varied clinical presentations of ION, highlighting the diverse potential outcomes.
Findings:
- A review of similar cases in the literature confirmed the rarity of ION post-oncological neck surgery.
- Identified risk factors and potential preventative measures for ION in this surgical context were discussed.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of ION as a potential complication in head and neck cancer surgery is warranted.
- Further research into risk stratification and prophylactic strategies may help mitigate ION incidence and severity.