Oculomotor nerve palsy: management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Oculomotor nerve palsy: management. Computed tomography angiography (CTA), Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Investigations
- Computed tomography angiography (CTA)
- Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
- Digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
Medical treatment
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Surgical treatment
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Synonyms
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References
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- Zheng F, Dong Y, Xia P, et al. Is clipping better than coiling in the treatment of patients with oculomotor nerve palsies induced by posterior communicating artery aneurysms? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2017; 153:20-26.
- Gaberel T, Borha A, di Palma C, Emery E. Clipping versus coiling in the management of posterior communicating artery aneurysms with third nerve palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. World Neurosurg 2016 Mar;87:498-506.e4.
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