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Minimally Invasive Surgical Decompression of Occipital Nerves
Published on: September 13, 2024
Endoscopic decompression of the optic nerve in pseudotumor cerebri
José Antônio Patrocínio1, Lucas Gomes Patrocínio, Facundo Burgos Ruiz Júnior
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical School, Federal University of Uberlândia, Rua 15 de Novembro, 327-apt. 1600, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil 38400-214.
Abstract:
Pseudotumor cerebri is a neurological condition in which patients develop headaches and visual loss that may not be successfully treated with medication. In these cases surgery is indicated, and decompression of the optic nerve is the preferred surgical procedure. We report a case of decompression of the optic nerve performed through an endonasal endoscopic approach in a patient with pseudotumor cerebri where enhancement of visual acuity was successful. To our knowledge, no previous investigators have reported this approach to treat pseudotumor cerebri.
