[Endoscopic optic nerve decompression in traumatic visual loss].
OBJECTIVE
To review our experience of treatment of optic nerve decompression in traumatic visual loss by using endoscopic technique.


METHODS
Fourteen cases patients with traumatic visual loss were undergone endoscopic optic nerve decompression. All patients were followed up for 3-18 months.


RESULTS
Eight cases had improved visual acuity, and 6 cases did not. No complication had happened.


CONCLUSIONS
Endoscopic optic nerve decompression is an appropriate technique for patients with traumatic visual loss. Even though high-dose steroid treatment has failed, optic nerve decompression may improve visual acuity.
Li
Na
N
Department of Otolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003.
Zhang
Niankai
N
Ju
Jianbao
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications; D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000601:surgery*; D020221:Optic Nerve Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology*