Retinal Artery Occlusion after Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting: A Case Report. |
Hyuk won Chang, Kyung Hee Cho, Yoo Cheol Kim, Sung Il Sohn, Chul Ho Sohn |
1Department of Radiology, Keimyung University Hospital, Daegu, Korea. hyukwonchang@korea.com 2Department of Neurology, Keimyung University Hospital, Daegu, Korea. 3Department of Ophthalmology, Keimyung University Hospital, Daegu, Korea. 4Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. |
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Abstract |
Carotid (angioplasty and) stenting is alternative treatment modality to carotid endartectomy, due to potential benefits in several indications. However, there are the diverse complications associated with this. We report a rare case of central retinal artery occlusion associated with carotid stenting. |
Key Words:
Retinal artery occlusion; Carotid angioplasty and carotid artery stenting; Complication |
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