[Retinal blindness as a complication of carotid angiography]

Aortography and subsequent angiography of the A. carotis communis (Seldinger technique) was carried out in a 51-year-old man suffering from cerebrovascular insufficiency (transitory hemiparesis, disturbances in word finding). Complete interna occlusion from the carotid fork, no formation of collaterals in the ophthalmic artery region. After the last administration of the contrast medium loss of sight on the side of the carotid angiography (right side). Reappearing of retinal circulation only on the following day. Treatment with Radecol, Prednisolut, amyl nitrite. No return of slight, --Discussion of the two releasing possibilities; washing-in of embolic material and arterial spasms. A survey in the form of tables is given of nine similar complications which were found in the literature. Comprehensive bibliography.