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Erschienen in: Journal of Anesthesia 6/2013

01.12.2013 | Review Article

Perioperative visual loss after nonocular surgery

verfasst von: Ashfaq Kitaba, David P. Martin, Senthil Gopalakrishnan, Joseph D. Tobias

Erschienen in: Journal of Anesthesia | Ausgabe 6/2013

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Abstract

Although rare, a change in visual acuity after surgery for nonocular procedures has devastating consequences. Increased recognition and discussion of this complication is reported in recent literature, most notably following spinal and cardiac surgery. Various pathologies may be responsible for perioperative visual loss (POVL), including ischemic optic neuropathy, retinal vascular occlusion, and cortical blindness. Here we review the incidence of the problem, the anatomy and physiology of the ocular circulation, variants of POVL, and proposed predisposing factors. Potential perioperative methods to prevent this complication are discussed, and suggested treatment modalities are presented.
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Metadaten
Titel
Perioperative visual loss after nonocular surgery
verfasst von
Ashfaq Kitaba
David P. Martin
Senthil Gopalakrishnan
Joseph D. Tobias
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2013
Verlag
Springer Japan
Erschienen in
Journal of Anesthesia / Ausgabe 6/2013
Print ISSN: 0913-8668
Elektronische ISSN: 1438-8359
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00540-013-1648-y

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