Macrovascular Decompression of the Optic Nerve: Technical Case Instruction

Vascular compression of the optic nerve via the internal carotid artery is a rare clinical entity. There are currently no case reports that describe a macrovascular sling transposition technique for this pathology. We present the case of 69-year-old woman with severe left vision loss and optic nerve atrophy with an ectatic left ICA. Utilizing a sling transposition technique, we were able to effectively decompress the optic nerve and prevent further loss of vision.

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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
07. Februar 2025