Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration for Progressive Visual Loss in Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: A Long-Term Retrospective Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Progressive cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST)-induced visual loss remains problematic, despite decreasing overall mortality owing to early diagnosis and aggressive treatment. Optic nerve sheath fenestration (ONSF) improves or stabilizes visual function in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension; however, its role in CVST awaits elucidation. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of ONSF in resolving CVST-induced visual impairment based on long-term observation.

Methods

This observational study included 18 patients with progressive CVST-induced visual loss, who had undergone ONSF between 2012 and 2021. Patients received maximum medical therapy, including anticoagulants and intracranial pressure (ICP)-lowering medications. The best-corrected visual

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10043064 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature