How I do it: Optic nerve decompression in patient with osteopetrosis
Language English Country Austria Media electronic
Document type Journal Article, Case Reports, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
PubMed
40202520
PubMed Central
PMC11982109
DOI
10.1007/s00701-025-06513-8
PII: 10.1007/s00701-025-06513-8
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- Keywords
- Anterior clinoidectomy, Decompression, Optic nerve, Osteopetrosis,
- MeSH
- Osteopetrosis * complications surgery pathology MeSH
- Decompression, Surgical * methods MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Optic Nerve Diseases * surgery etiology pathology MeSH
- Optic Nerve * surgery pathology MeSH
- Neurosurgical Procedures * methods MeSH
- Nerve Compression Syndromes * surgery etiology pathology MeSH
- Treatment Outcome MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
BACKGROUND: Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disorder causing excessive skeletal density, with a predilection to affect the skull base. This commonly leads to optic canal stenosis, optic nerve compression, and atrophy and vision loss. Timely optic nerve decompression can be an effective surgical intervention to preserve vision. METHODS: Pterional approach combining both extra- and intradural optic nerve decompression was performed. Intradural optic nerve identification proved a helpful and safe way to facilitate adequate decompression while dissecting in the region of hypertrophic anterior clinoid process. CONCLUSION: Precise surgical technique and anatomical awareness are crucial for minimizing complications and aiding recovery.
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