| Literature DB >> 24729961 |
Yeon Jin Yi1, Ji Kwang Yun1, Dae Won Kim1, Sung Don Kang1.
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.Entities:
Keywords: Carotid angioplasty and stenting; Embolization; Ophthalmic artery occlusion
Year: 2013 PMID: 24729961 PMCID: PMC3983535 DOI: 10.7461/jcen.2013.15.4.326
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Cerebrovasc Endovasc Neurosurg ISSN: 2234-8565