Neurointervention.  2010 Aug;5(2):119-122. 10.5469/neuroint.2010.5.2.119.

Retinal Artery Occlusion after Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting: A Case Report

Affiliations
  • 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.

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.

Keyword

Retinal artery occlusion; Carotid angioplasty and carotid artery stenting; Complication

MeSH Terms

Angioplasty
Retinal Artery
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinaldehyde
Stents
Retinaldehyde
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