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Vascular Occlusions following Ocular Surgical Procedures: A Clinical Observation of Vascular Complications after Ocular Surgery
Joint Authors
Fischer, Charlotte
Bruggemann, Anne
Hager, Annette
Callizo Planas, Josep
Roider, Johann
Hoerauf, Hans
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-07-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Ocular vascular occlusions following intraocular procedures are a rare complication.
We report a case series of patients with retinal vascular occlusions or anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) after anterior and posterior segment surgery and demonstrate possible risk factors.
Methods.
Observational case series.
Results.
In ten patients, vascular occlusions were observed within ten weeks after intraocular surgery: branch retinal arterial occlusion (BRAO) (n=2), central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) (n=2), central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) (n=1), branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) (n=1), anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) (n=3), and combined central artery and vein occlusion (n=1).
AION occurred later (27–69 d) than arterial occlusions (14–60 d) or venous occlusions (1-2 d).
In all cases, either specific surgical manipulations or general vascular disorders were identified as risk factors.
In addition to general cardiovascular risk factors (arterial hypertension n=6, diabetes mellitus n=4), internal workup disclosed bilateral stenosis of the carotid arteries (n=1) and myeloproliferative syndrome (n=1).
Conclusion.
Vascular occlusions after surgical ocular procedures seem to be more frequent when cardiovascular diseases coexist.
Surgical maneuvers and intra- or postoperative pressure changes may act as a triggering mechanism in patients with underlying systemic cardiovascular disorders.
Affected patients should undergo thorough internal examination to identify possible underlying diseases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fischer, Charlotte& Bruggemann, Anne& Hager, Annette& Callizo Planas, Josep& Roider, Johann& Hoerauf, Hans. 2017. Vascular Occlusions following Ocular Surgical Procedures: A Clinical Observation of Vascular Complications after Ocular Surgery. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fischer, Charlotte…[et al.]. Vascular Occlusions following Ocular Surgical Procedures: A Clinical Observation of Vascular Complications after Ocular Surgery. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Fischer, Charlotte& Bruggemann, Anne& Hager, Annette& Callizo Planas, Josep& Roider, Johann& Hoerauf, Hans. Vascular Occlusions following Ocular Surgical Procedures: A Clinical Observation of Vascular Complications after Ocular Surgery. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1185612
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1185612