Delayed Ischemic Optic Neuropathy After Surgery on Skull Base Meningiomas Successfully Treated with Nimodipine and Rheological Therapy: Report of Two Cases

Erik van Lindert; Werner Hassler; Antonio Della Saletta

doi:10.1055/s-2000-9332

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Skull Base 2000; Volume 10(Number 4): 0207-0210
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-9332

Delayed Ischemic Optic Neuropathy After Surgery on Skull Base Meningiomas Successfully Treated with Nimodipine and Rheological Therapy: Report of Two Cases

Erik van Lindert, Werner Hassler, Antonio Della Saletta

Neurosurgical Department, Klinikum Duisburg, Wedau Kliniken, Duisburg, Germany

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31 December 2000 (online)

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ABSTRACT

-Two patients operated on because of skull base meningiomas experienced delayed ischemic optic neuropathy with loss of vision in one eye on days 6 and 12 after surgery. Treatment with nimodipine and rheological therapy was effective in restoring visual acuity. Possible pathophysiological mechanisms and treatment options are discussed.