Abstract
The authors report a case of unilateral blindness after surgical vertebral stabilization for C5-C6 subluxation. The blindness resulted from ischemia of the retina caused by prolonged compression of the eyeball on the surgical bed. This injury can be serious and irreversible, so it must be prevented by placing the patient in the proper position. The anesthetist must pay particular attention to avoid the consequences of possible intraoperative movement.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Blindness / etiology*
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Blindness / pathology
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Blindness / physiopathology
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Cervical Vertebrae / injuries
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Cervical Vertebrae / pathology
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Cervical Vertebrae / surgery*
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Eye Injuries / etiology*
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Eye Injuries / pathology
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Eye Injuries / physiopathology
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Functional Laterality / physiology
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Humans
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Intraoperative Complications / etiology*
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Intraoperative Complications / pathology
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Intraoperative Complications / physiopathology
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Male
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Prone Position / physiology*
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Retina / injuries
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Retina / pathology
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Retina / physiopathology
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Retinal Artery Occlusion / etiology
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Retinal Artery Occlusion / pathology
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Retinal Artery Occlusion / physiopathology
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Spinal Fusion / adverse effects*