Amaurosis: a complication of bilateral radical neck dissection.
Blindness is a devastating complication of bilateral radical neck dissection. To our knowledge, it has been reported in the literature only 12 times. Although the cause is still controversial, many common factors have been identified. We present a case of blindness after bilateral neck dissection and discuss the perioperative circumstances and the possible causes. We also compare and contrast other cases described in the literature and suggest methods in which this complication can be prevented.
Worrell
Lewit
L
Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Loma Linda University, 11234 Anderson St., PO Box 2000, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA.
Rowe
Mark
M
Petti
George
G
D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000009:adverse effects*