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Interpretation of the dilated pupil during endoscopic sinus surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. D. T. Mason
Affiliation:
Department of ENT-Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton, UK.
R. J. Haynes
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
N. S. Jones*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: N. S. Jones, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Nottingham NG7 2UH.

Abstract

This article describes the anatomy of the visual pathways and how they should be assessed under anaesthesia. The differential diagnosis of asymmetrical pupils is illustrated with clinical examples and a strategy as to how they should be examined.

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Main Articles
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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