Prevention of visual loss caused by shunt failure: A potential role for optic nerve sheath fenestration. Report of three cases

Christian N. Ramsey, Ben L. Proctor, Robert S. Baker, Thomas Pittman

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Abstract

Ophthalmological problems such as papilledema, loss of visual acuity, and oculomotor palsies are common in patients with shunt malfunctions. The authors report on three patients with shunts who presented with visual loss. In each case, the diagnosis of shunt malfunction was delayed because other classic signs and symptoms of intracranial hypertension were absent. All three patients underwent optic nerve sheath fenestration (ONSF) with resultant stabilization or improvement of visual symptoms before the shunt malfunction was recognized and treated. Consideration of these cases suggests a potential protective role of ONSF for patients with shunt malfunction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)149-151
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Neurosurgery
Volume104 PEDIATRICS
Issue numberSUPPL. 2
StatePublished - Feb 2006

Keywords

  • Hydrocephalus
  • Optic nerve sheath fenestration
  • Pediatric neurosurgery
  • Shunt failure
  • Vision

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Clinical Neurology

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