Unilateral visual loss after spine surgery in the prone position for extradural haematoma in a healthy young man

This case reports a patient who developed central retinal artery occlusion following spinal surgery in the prone position. When placed in this position, especially as a result of malposition of the head, the patient may develop external compression of the eye which leads to central retinal artery oc...

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Published inBMJ Case Reports Vol. 2013
Main Authors Ooi, Edwin Inn Loon, Ahem, Amin, Zahidin, Aida Zairani, Bastion, Mae-Lynn Catherine
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 13.12.2013
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Summary:This case reports a patient who developed central retinal artery occlusion following spinal surgery in the prone position. When placed in this position, especially as a result of malposition of the head, the patient may develop external compression of the eye which leads to central retinal artery occlusion. Therefore, a special precaution must be given for adequate eye protection during prolonged prone-positioned spine surgery.
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ISSN:1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2013-200632