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Surgical decompression in traumatic optic neuropathy.

Thomas-Michael Wohlrab1, Stefan Maas, J P de Carpentier

  • 1Department of General Ophthalmology, Vogtland-Klinikum Plauen GmbH, Plauen, Germany. pmam.wo@gmt.de

Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica
|June 13, 2002
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Early surgical decompression for traumatic optic neuropathy improves vision, even in cases with no light perception. Visual acuity testing at six weeks is not a reliable predictor of the final outcome.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Management of traumatic optic neuropathy is debated.
  • This study evaluates surgical decompression for indirect optic neuropathy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of primary surgical decompression for traumatic optic neuropathy.
  • To evaluate the transethmoidal surgical technique.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 19 patients (20 optic nerves) with traumatic optic neuropathy.
  • Primary surgical decompression performed via the transethmoidal approach.

Main Results:

  • Surgical findings revealed underestimation of optic canal bony injury by CT scans.
  • Vision improved in 8 patients; 5 had no light perception preoperatively.

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Conclusions:

  • Primary surgical decompression within 48 hours of injury yields positive outcomes.
  • Early visual acuity testing is not a reliable indicator of long-term results.