Endoscopic orbital and optic nerve decompression

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2006 Oct;39(5):943-58, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2006.06.003.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Decompression, Surgical / methods*
  • Endoscopy*
  • Graves Ophthalmopathy / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Optic Nerve Diseases / surgery*