Modified optic nerve decompression in patients with functioning lumboperitoneal shunts and progressive visual loss.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-1991
Abstract
Chronic papilledema from pseudotumor cerebri can cause progressive visual loss despite functioning lumboperitoneal shunts. The authors performed modified optic nerve sheath decompression in 12 patients (16 operations) with functioning lumboperitoneal shunts and progressive visual loss. All of the patients demonstrated improvement in visual function. Optic nerve sheath decompression allows release of localized cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure. By performing optic nerve sheath decompression, progressive visual loss secondary to chronic papilledema can be halted and reversed.
Volume
98
Issue
9
First Page
1449
Last Page
1453
ISSN
0161-6420
Published In/Presented At
Kelman, S. E., Sergott, R. C., Cioffi, G. A., Savino, P. J., Bosley, T. M., & Elman, M. J. (1991). Modified optic nerve decompression in patients with functioning lumboperitoneal shunts and progressive visual loss. Ophthalmology, 98(9), 1449–1453. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0161-6420(91)32113-4
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
1945323
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article