[The complications of traumatic optic neuropathy].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the complications of traumatic optic neuropathy and to call the surgeons attention to precaution.


METHODS
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.


RESULTS
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 hemorrhage.


CONCLUSIONS
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 more attention and treated accordingly.
Li
Na
N
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, China. dr.lina@163.com
Chen
Min
M
Jiang
Yan
Y
Yao
Yanting
Y
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D020221:Optic Nerve Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D055815:Young Adult