Cortical blindness after percutaneous vertebroplasty: a case report and comprehensive review of the literature

Many complications but cortical blindness after percutaneous vertebroplasty has been rarely reported. Here, we describe a case who developed cortical blindness after percutaneous vertebroplasty. We also reviewed the literature to find the possible causes of this complication and its treatment. Case...

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Published in:Neurocase 2023-08, Vol.29 (4), p.99-102
Main Authors: Shi, Chunnan, Wang, Zhijie, Lin, Meiying, Chen, Zhiqin, Xu, Peiyang, Li, Yi, Zhang, Jinshan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Blindness
Blindness, Cortical - etiology
Blood pressure
bone cement implantation syndrome
Bone surgery
complication
cortical blindness
Female
Humans
Literature reviews
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Percutaneous vertebroplasty
Postoperative Complications - etiology
postoperative visual loss
Sweating
Vertebroplasty - adverse effects
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Summary:Many complications but cortical blindness after percutaneous vertebroplasty has been rarely reported. Here, we describe a case who developed cortical blindness after percutaneous vertebroplasty. We also reviewed the literature to find the possible causes of this complication and its treatment. Case report and literature review. A 71-year-old woman experienced cortical blindness after percutaneous vertebroplast. She developed dizziness, nausea, sweating, blood pressure changes, and vision loss during the procedure. MRI confirmed bilateral cerebral infarctions. The patient recovered with conservative treatment. Percutaneous vertebroplasty, though helpful, carries a rare risk of cortical blindness. Surgeon awareness is crucial for informing patients of this potential complication.
ISSN:1355-4794
1465-3656
1465-3656
1362-4970
DOI:10.1080/13554794.2024.2346984