Delayed ischemic optic neuropathy after surgery on skull base meningiomas successfully treated with nimodipine and rheological therapy: Report of twocases

Authors
van Lindert, E Hassler, W Della Saletta, A
Citation
E. Van Lindert et al., Delayed ischemic optic neuropathy after surgery on skull base meningiomas successfully treated with nimodipine and rheological therapy: Report of twocases, SKULL BAS S, 10(4), 2000, pp. 207-210
Citations number
31
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
SKULL BASE SURGERY
ISSN journal
10521453 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
207 - 210
Database
ISI
SICI code
1052-1453(2000)10:4<207:DIONAS>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
Two patients operated on because of skull base meningiomas experienced dela yed ischemic optic neuropathy with loss of vision in one eye on days 6 and 12 after surgery. Treatment with nimodipine and rheological therapy was eff ective in restoring visual acuity. Possible pathophysiological mechanisms a nd treatment options are discussed.