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Transethmoid decompression of the optic nerve in head injuries: an update

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Sadhana R. Nayak ,
M. V. Kirtane  and
M. V. Ingle
Sadhana R. Nayak*
Affiliation:
Bombay, India
M. V. Kirtane
Affiliation:
Bombay, India
M. V. Ingle
Affiliation:
Bombay, India
*
Dr Sadhana R. Nayak, c-1, 11/10, Shreerang Society, Bombay Agra Road, Thane 400 601, India.
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Abstract

Sixty-three patients with loss of vision following head injury were subjected to decompression of the optic nerve by the transethmoid route. This paper discusses the criteria for selection of patients for surgery, the results of the operation and the prognostic factors determining the results.

Keywords

Optic nerveHead injuryEthmoid surgery

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 3 , March 1991 , pp. 205 - 206
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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