Retinal Artery Occlusion after Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting: A Case Report.
10.5469/neuroint.2010.5.2.119
- Author:
Hyuk won CHANG
1
;
Kyung Hee CHO
;
Yoo Cheol KIM
;
Sung Il SOHN
;
Chul Ho SOHN
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Keimyung University Hospital, Daegu, Korea. hyukwonchang@korea.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Retinal artery occlusion;
Carotid angioplasty and carotid artery stenting;
Complication
- MeSH:
Angioplasty;
Retinal Artery;
Retinal Artery Occlusion;
Retinaldehyde;
Stents
- From:Neurointervention
2010;5(2):119-122
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Carotid (angioplasty and) stenting is alternative treatment modality to carotid endartectomy, due to potential benefits in several indications. However, there are the diverse complications associated with this. We report a rare case of central retinal artery occlusion associated with carotid stenting.
