OBJECTIVE: Diplopia after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is rare but very serious. In this study, we investigated the characteristics, prognosis and treatment of diplopia occurring after ESS. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis was carried out to investigate three patients with diplopia after ESS referred to us from other hospitals. RESULTS: In one case, an improvement in ocular motility was seen after surgical treatment. In the other cases, no improvement was observed, despite surgical treatment. CONCLUSION: In order to prevent diplopia after ESS, the surgeon must possess a complete anatomical knowledge obtained by means of cadaveric dissection, the ability to carefully read preoperative CT scans and the necessary surgical experience.
OBJECTIVE:Diplopia after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is rare but very serious. In this study, we investigated the characteristics, prognosis and treatment of diplopia occurring after ESS. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis was carried out to investigate three patients with diplopia after ESS referred to us from other hospitals. RESULTS: In one case, an improvement in ocular motility was seen after surgical treatment. In the other cases, no improvement was observed, despite surgical treatment. CONCLUSION: In order to prevent diplopia after ESS, the surgeon must possess a complete anatomical knowledge obtained by means of cadaveric dissection, the ability to carefully read preoperative CT scans and the necessary surgical experience.
Authors: Julio González-Martín-Moro; Julio José González-López; Marco Sales-Sanz; Andrea Sales-Sanz; Javier González-Martín-Moro; Fernando Gómez-Sanz; Mar González-Manrique; Belén Pilo-de-la-Fuente; Roberto García-Leal Journal: Int Ophthalmol Date: 2014-03-07 Impact factor: 2.031