Ophthalmic Artery Occlusion After Carotid Revascularization.
10.7461/jcen.2013.15.4.326
- Author:
Yeon Jin YI
1
;
Ji Kwang YUN
;
Dae Won KIM
;
Sung Don KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Institute of Wonkwang Medical Science, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea. kimdw@wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Carotid angioplasty and stenting;
Embolization;
Ophthalmic artery occlusion
- MeSH:
Aged;
Angioplasty;
Carotid Artery, Internal;
Cerebrum;
Emergencies;
Humans;
Ophthalmic Artery*;
Stents;
Visual Acuity
- From:Journal of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
2013;15(4):326-329
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Distal embolization resulting from carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) occurs mainly in the cerebral hemisphere. We report a case of ophthalmic artery occlusion after carotid revascularization. A 75-year old man received emergency CAS for cervical internal carotid artery occlusion. Two months later, the patient was readmitted for decreased visual acuity. We found ophthalmic artery occlusion that was not noticed soon after CAS. Although ophthalmic artery occlusion after CAS is rare, endovascular neurosurgeons should be aware of this potential complication.
