Optic Nerve Blindness Following Blunt Forehead Trauma

Anderson, Richard L.; Panje, William R.; Gross, Cordell E.

doi:10.1016/s0161-6420(82)34769-7

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“…The intracanalicular part of the optic nerve is susceptible to damage within the optic canal. 10,11 The superior orbital fissure…”

Section: The Infratemporal and Pterygopalatine Fossaementioning

confidence: 99%

Update on orbital anatomy

René

2006

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The orbit is a confined space bounded by four bony walls. Apart from the globe, orbital fat, and extraocular muscles it contains many important neurovascular structures. It is intimately related to the paranasal sinuses as well as the anterior and middle cranial fossae. Consequently, sinus pathology and intracranial disease may spread to involve the orbit and the converse applies. A thorough understanding of orbital anatomy is essential to fully appreciate the effects of disease on the orbit and is of paramount importance for performing safe orbital surgery. The anatomy of the orbit is discussed with reference to relevant orbital disease.

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“…The intracanalicular part of the optic nerve is susceptible to damage within the optic canal. 10,11 The superior orbital fissure…”

Section: The Infratemporal and Pterygopalatine Fossaementioning

confidence: 99%

Update on orbital anatomy

René

2006

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“…After blunt trauma to the superior orbital rim or fronto-temporal region of the cranium, compression forces are transmitted to the orbital apex and optic canal. 4 Within the canal, the optic nerve dura fuses with the periosteum of the bone. Since the vasculature of the optic nerve in the canal is pial, compression and contusion of the nerve produce a compartment syndrome whereby swelling exacerbates the ischaemia.…”

Section: Indirect Optic Nerve Injurymentioning

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“…The use of high-dose corticosteroids after optic nerve injury increased in the 1980 s following the report of Anderson et al 4 The rationale was strengthened by studies on spinal cord injury. The second National Acute Spinal Cord Injury Study (NASCIS 2) was a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of patients with acute spinal cord injury.…”

Section: Treatment Of Indirect Optic Nerve Injurymentioning

confidence: 99%

Traumatic optic neuropathy

Sarkies

2004

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“…The use of highdose corticosteroids in the management of optic nerve avulsion remains controversial. 21,22 In a series reported by Foster et al, 22 visual outcome in patients with optic nerve avulsion was found to be only dependent on initial visual acuity after injury. In such patients diagnosed with complete optic nerve avulsion, high-dose corticosteroid treatment appears not be effective in treatment of this condition.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 95%