Management of traumatic optic neuropathy with optic canal decompression through transnasal endoscope: a report of ten cases / 第三军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the effects of traumatic optic neuropathy treated with optic canal decompression through transnasal endoscope.Methods The data of 10 cases of traumatic optic neuropathy treated with optic canal decompression by transnasal endoscope from April 2003 to February 2004 were retrospectively reviewed.Results In 10 cases,the visual acuity of six cases recovered,and four cases were not improved.Conclusion Optic canal decompression by transnasal endoscope and corticosteroids are beneficial in managing the optic neuropathy.