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Case Report - Sudden visual loss due to posterior ischemic optic neuropathy following craniotomy for a ruptured intracranial aneurysm
Choudhari, Kishor A & Pherwani, Anupama A
Abstract
The authors report a rare case of acute ipsilateral blindness that occurred after a standard fronto-temporal craniotomy for aneurysm in supine position. Posterior ischemic optic neuropathy caused by external pressure on the ipsilateral eye, its differentials and subsequent medico-legal implications are discussed.
Keywords
Aneurysm surgery, blindness following craniotomy, Ischemic optic neuropathy, pterional craniotomy, visual loss
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