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Dipen Ariwala1, Sandeep Sonone1, Chitranshu Shrivastava1
1Department of Orthopedics, Seth G.S Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Spine surgery can cause vision loss, often due to central retinal artery occlusion. Employing a 3-pin head holder and monitoring blood pressure can prevent this rare but serious complication.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurosurgery
- Spine Surgery
Background:
- Visual loss is a rare but serious complication following elective spine surgeries.
- Pathological mechanisms include raised intraocular pressure, central retinal artery occlusion, and cortical blindness.
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