Central Retinal Artery Occlusion with Sparing of Cilioretinal Artery Post Pulmonary Artery Stenting

Central retinal arterial occlusion is an ocular emergency. Central retinal artery occlusion following cardiac procedures have been described in adults. We describe a pediatric patient who developed central retinal artery occlusion following pulmonary artery stenting. It is important to highlight thi...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2018-01, Vol.10 (1), p.e2128
Main Authors: Oo, Kok-Tian, Mohd-Zain, Mohd Rizal, Shatriah, Ismail
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery
Ophthalmology
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Summary:Central retinal arterial occlusion is an ocular emergency. Central retinal artery occlusion following cardiac procedures have been described in adults. We describe a pediatric patient who developed central retinal artery occlusion following pulmonary artery stenting. It is important to highlight this potential risk to ensure early diagnosis and prompt treatment.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.2128