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Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Following Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation for the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia.

Abstract
Radiofrequency thermocoagulation is one of the effective methods to treat trigeminal neuralgia. However, the complication of posterior ischemic optic neuropathy after treatment has not been reported, at present. In the present study, preoperative examination and intraoperative operation were successful, but visual acuity decreased after the operation. The cause was considered to be vasospasm induced by atherosclerosis, blood viscosity, and mental stress, which caused local ischemia, and subsequently, ischemic optic neuropathy.
AuthorsYi Cai, Xian-Liang Cai
JournalThe Journal of craniofacial surgery (J Craniofac Surg) 2019 Nov-Dec Vol. 30 Issue 8 Pg. 2576-2577 ISSN: 1536-3732 [Electronic] United States
PMID31689734 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Aged
  • Electrocoagulation (adverse effects)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic (etiology)
  • Radio Waves
  • Stress, Psychological
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia (surgery)
  • Visual Acuity

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