Nasir A Quraishi1, Jean-Paul Wolinsky, Ziya L Gokaslan. 1. Centre for Spine Studies and Surgery, Queens Medical Centre, West Block, D Floor, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK. nasquraishi@hotmail.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Post-operative visual loss (POVL) following spinal surgery is a rare but devastating complication. Although a number of intra-operative and post-operative factors have been implicated, the exact etiology may still remain unclear. PURPOSE: To report a unique case of transient bilateral POVL in a patient who had undergone lumbar surgery in the prone position. STUDY DESIGN/ SETTING: This patient was followed up prospectively for 1 year. METHODS: Prospective follow-up of a single patient following spinal surgery, who developed transient bilateral POVL. RESULTS: This patient's visual loss improved within 48 h. CONCLUSION: This is the only documented case of POVL to have resolved completely within 48 h.
BACKGROUND: Post-operative visual loss (POVL) following spinal surgery is a rare but devastating complication. Although a number of intra-operative and post-operative factors have been implicated, the exact etiology may still remain unclear. PURPOSE: To report a unique case of transient bilateral POVL in a patient who had undergone lumbar surgery in the prone position. STUDY DESIGN/ SETTING: This patient was followed up prospectively for 1 year. METHODS: Prospective follow-up of a single patient following spinal surgery, who developed transient bilateral POVL. RESULTS: This patient's visual loss improved within 48 h. CONCLUSION: This is the only documented case of POVL to have resolved completely within 48 h.
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