The complications of traumatic optic neuropathy
10.3969/j.issn.1001-1781.2009.16.007
- VernacularTitle:外伤性视神经病的并发症分析
- Author:
Na LI
;
Min CHEN
;
Yan JIANG
;
Yanting YAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
optic nerve diseases;
complication;
surgical procedures,operative
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2009;(16):743-745
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the complications of traumatic optic neuropathy and to call the surgeons' attention to precaution. Method:Retrospectively analysis of 122 cases patients with traumatic optic neuropathy and 3 cases were analyzed in detail including 1 case with purulent meningitis, another 1 case with internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysm and the other 1 case with internal carotid artery cavernous sinus fistula. Result:Most of the patients had the complications of orbital fracture, maxillofacial fracture, ocular and craniocerebral injury. A few of patients had other injuries all over the body. The case with purulent meningitis was cured with antibiotics. The case with internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysm was cured with neurosurgery. The visual acuity of the both cases were improved. The case with internal carotid artery cavernous sinus fistula died of severe hemorrhea. Conclusion: The patient with traumatic optic neuropathy has the possibility of severe cranial disorders,orbital fracture, maxillofacial fracture and injuries of viscera or limbs. It should be paid mare attention and treated accordingly.
