Paradoxical embolus causing transient bilateral blindness following spinal surgery.
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Jason C
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Memorial Hospital, York, Pennsylvania 17403, USA. jason-laurie@comcast.net
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S Craig
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Patil
Vinit D
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Hodges
Scott D
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Clarke
Susan E
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Davare
Jayant R
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D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D020925:Hypoxia-Ischemia, Brain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013131:Spine / Q000601:surgery*; D013168:Spondylolisthesis / Q000601:surgery