Endoscopic orbital and optic nerve decompression.

نویسندگان

  • Steven D Pletcher
  • Raj Sindwani
  • Ralph Metson
چکیده

The endoscopic transnasal approach is well suited for decompression of both the orbit and optic canal. High-resolution nasal endoscopes provide excellent visualization for bone removal along the orbital apex and skull base. Endoscopic orbital decompression has proved to be safe and effective for the treatment of patients with Graves' orbitopathy; however, the indications and outcomes for endoscopic decompression of the optic nerve remain controversial.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

دوره 39 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2006