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Research Article

Long-Term Results of Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Earlier Intervention Favours Improved Outcomes

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Pages 12-19 | Received 23 Feb 2012, Accepted 08 Dec 2012, Published online: 29 Jan 2013
 

Abstract

The role of optic nerve sheath fenestration (ONSF) in the management of idiopathic intracranial hypertension remains controversial, with indications, risks, and benefits compared to cerebro-spinal fluid diversion procedures not fully elucidated. We report a retrospective record review of 37 patients (50 eyes) which had undergone ONSF by a single surgeon. Visual acuity (VA) improved in 22% of operated eyes and 17% of fellow eyes; stabilized in 54% of operated and 74% of fellow eyes; and deteriorated in 24% of operated and 9% of fellow eyes. Better pre-operative VA (p = 0.01), colour vision (p = 0.002), and earlier intervention (p = 0.04) were associated with stabilization. We conclude that ONSF often stabilizes vision and visual fields. Our results were best in patients with better pre-operative vision and in those with earlier intervention.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the article.

Research supported in part by an unrestricted grant (NJV) from Research to Prevent Blindness.

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