Delayed visual loss following transcranial surgery for tuberculum sella meningioma

Sudha Menon, Girish Menon

Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice 2017 8(4):680-682

Postoperative visual loss is a dreaded complication following transcranial excision of tuberculum sella meningioma. Visual deterioration is commonly noticed immediately after surgery, and delayed deterioration after 72 h is uncommon. We report a case of delayed postoperative deterioration in a 48-year-old female and discuss the possible mechanisms.

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