title: Transient monocular blindness in carotid occlusion testing.
abstract: A patient developed monocular blindness 23 minutes into a temporary balloon occlusion test of the carotid artery, on the side being tested. His vision returned to normal 1 minute after the balloon was deflated. The authors emphasize the importance of complete frequent neurologic examination during this kind of test.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Hurst
authors.forename: H I
authors.initials: HI
authors.lastname: Goldberg
mesh_terms: D001766:Blindness / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002404:Catheterization; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D007839:Functional Laterality / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009880:Ophthalmic Artery / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009959:Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*