Unilateral postoperative visual loss in a patient undergoing hip arthroscopy in the supine position: a case report / 대한마취과학회지
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
;
: 197-199, 2016.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-205481
ABSTRACT
Micro-emboli have been reported to occur commonly during arthroscopic surgery, which is frequently performed as an orthopedic surgical procedure. We here report a patient who experienced unilateral postoperative visual loss after a hip arthroscopy using irrigation fluid in the supine position without any evidence of external compression to either eye throughout the surgical procedure. Retinal fundoscopy suggested that the patient had central retinal artery occlusion, one of the causes of the postoperative visual loss. This case suggests that arthroscopic surgery may pose a substantial risk for paradoxical air embolism, such as central retinal artery occlusion, and suggests the need to prevent the entry of micro-air bubbles during such a type of surgery.
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Main subject:
Postoperative Period
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Arthroscopy
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Retinaldehyde
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Retinal Artery Occlusion
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Supine Position
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Orthopedic Procedures
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Embolism, Air
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Hip
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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