Visual loss in a prone-positioned spine surgery patient with the head on a foam headrest and goggles covering the eyes: an old complication with a new mechanism.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A patient developed central retinal artery occlusion during surgery in the prone position with eye protectors placed over his eyes. We discuss the potential hazards of using such a device (the Dupaco Opti-Gard) in this setting.
Medical subject headings
- Blindness
- Eye Protective Devices
- Prone Position
- Spinal Fusion