Pipeline embolization device: a new source for embolic retinal vascular occlusion.
Pipeline embolization device: a new source for embolic retinal vascular occlusion.
- 2013
Available online from MWHC library: 2001 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1998 - 2006
A 57-year-old woman underwent treatment of a left internal carotid artery aneurysm with a Pipeline embolization device. She subsequently experienced multiple branch retinal artery occlusions in her left eye. Although rare, ophthalmic complications may follow this new technique in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms.
English
1070-8022
*Embolization, Therapeutic/is [Instrumentation]
*Embolization, Therapeutic/mt [Methods]
*Retinal Artery Occlusion/th [Therapy]
*Retinal Diseases/th [Therapy]
Female
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Middle Aged
Retinal Artery Occlusion/pa [Pathology]
Retinal Diseases/co [Complications]
Retinal Diseases/pa [Pathology]
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ophthalmology
Radiology
Case Reports
Journal Article
Available online from MWHC library: 2001 - present, Available in print through MWHC library: 1998 - 2006
A 57-year-old woman underwent treatment of a left internal carotid artery aneurysm with a Pipeline embolization device. She subsequently experienced multiple branch retinal artery occlusions in her left eye. Although rare, ophthalmic complications may follow this new technique in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms.
English
1070-8022
*Embolization, Therapeutic/is [Instrumentation]
*Embolization, Therapeutic/mt [Methods]
*Retinal Artery Occlusion/th [Therapy]
*Retinal Diseases/th [Therapy]
Female
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Middle Aged
Retinal Artery Occlusion/pa [Pathology]
Retinal Diseases/co [Complications]
Retinal Diseases/pa [Pathology]
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Ophthalmology
Radiology
Case Reports
Journal Article