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Skull Base 1995; 5(4): 191-198
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1058915
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1058915
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Microsurgical Revascularization of the Ophthalmic Artery
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Publication Date:
03 March 2008 (online)
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Abstract
We have developed and performed a microsurgical arterial anastomosis to revascularize the ophthalmic artery in patients with ischemic visual loss, resulting in improvement in visual function. A detailed description of the surgical procedure is discussed as well as the indications for surgery in these cases. An ischemic etiology of visual impairment was predicted by binocular fundus reflectometry, a noninvasive technique to indicate ocular perfusion abnormalities. Encouraging early results suggest that such a revascularization procedure may provide a therapeutic option for a particular group of patients with progressive ischemic visual loss.