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Retinal neovascularization after internal carotid artery occlusion

Retinal neovascularization after internal carotid artery occlusion

Authors :
Tushar M. Ranchod
Bruce R. Garretson
Kimberley A Drenser
Source :
Retinal casesbrief reports. 5(3)
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

PURPOSE: To report a case of retinal neovascularization after surgical ligation of the internal carotid artery for treatment of direct carotid-cavernous fistula. METHODS: Case report. RESULT: A 44-year-old Asian woman presented with unilateral retinal neovascularization and vitreous hemorrhage. Surgical ligation of the ipsilateral internal carotid artery had been performed 14 years earlier as a treatment for carotid-cavernous fistula after failed attempts at fistula embolization. Vitrectomy was performed for removal of nonclearing vitreous hemorrhage, with intraoperative peripheral retinal ablation and cryotherapy of the lesion. CONCLUSION: We report a case of retinal neovascularization associated with total occlusion of the ipsilateral internal carotid artery 14 years earlier.

Details

ISSN :
19351089
Volume :
5
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Retinal casesbrief reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....4c3729ef287c55ccde91893fc0ac3290