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Loss of vision after transurethral resection of prostate: A case report

Authors :
Sepideh Emami
Fatima Alfaham
Behnam Shakiba
Mehran Moghimian
Zahra Mirzaasgari
Source :
Urology Case Reports, Vol 38, Iss , Pp 101739- (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2021.

Abstract

The overall complication rate of Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) is about 11.1%. Amongst all complications, ocular complications are one of the rarest. In this paper, we present a case of vision loss due to paradoxical embolism as a rare complication following TURP. Ocular complications are very rare in urological surgeries but can happen due to paradoxical embolism following patent foramen ovale. Therefore, we recommend the early diagnosis and treatment of PFO prior to this type of surgery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22144420
Volume :
38
Issue :
101739-
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Urology Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.6bef43486d2f4186a4b3e91b8aa713fc
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2021.101739