Unsuccessful consequence of optic canal decompression for a case of craniometaphyseal dysplasia.

Satoh, K; Iwata, T; Ikeda, H · Plast Reconstr Surg · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We have described a case of craniometaphyseal dysplasia in which decompression of bilateral optic canals for treatment of threatened damage of the optic nerve resulted in bilateral visual loss. We speculate that a specific mechanism exists whereby decompression of the optic canal can cause blindness.

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