Cortical blindness after percutaneous vertebroplasty: a case report and comprehensive review of the literature.
Neurocase
; 29(4): 99-102, 2023 08.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Many complications but cortical blindness after percutaneous vertebroplasty has been rarely reported. Here, we describe a case who developed cortical blindness after percutaneous vertebroplasty. We also reviewed the literature to find the possible causes of this complication and its treatment.METHODS:
Case report and literature review.RESULTS:
A 71-year-old woman experienced cortical blindness after percutaneous vertebroplast. She developed dizziness, nausea, sweating, blood pressure changes, and vision loss during the procedure. MRI confirmed bilateral cerebral infarctions. The patient recovered with conservative treatment.CONCLUSIONS:
Percutaneous vertebroplasty, though helpful, carries a rare risk of cortical blindness. Surgeon awareness is crucial for informing patients of this potential complication.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Ceguera Cortical
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Vertebroplastia
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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En
Año:
2023
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Article