Cortical blindness after subclavian arteriography.

Abstract	Transient cortical blindness is a rare complication of angiographic contrast use. A 64-year-old man experienced transient cortical blindness after subclavian arteriography for an occluded axillofemoral graft. The literature on transient cortical blindness is reviewed.
Authors	L A Boyes, K Tew
Journal	Australasian radiology (Australas Radiol) Vol. 44 Issue 3 Pg. 315-7 (Aug 2000) ISSN: 0004-8461 [Print] Australia
PMID	10974726 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Contrast Media Iohexol iopromide
Topics	Angiography (adverse effects) Blindness, Cortical (chemically induced, diagnosis) Contrast Media (administration & dosage, adverse effects) Graft Occlusion, Vascular (diagnostic imaging) Humans Injections, Intra-Arterial Iohexol (administration & dosage, adverse effects, analogs & derivatives) Ischemia (diagnostic imaging, surgery) Leg (blood supply) Male Middle Aged Subclavian Artery (diagnostic imaging)

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