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Loss of vision after transurethral resection of prostate: A case report
Sepideh Emami1, Fatima Alfaham2, Behnam Shakiba3
1Department of Cardiology, Firoozgar Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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.

