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Posterior ION is caused by occlusion of the circumferential pial branches of the ophthalmic artery, which places the retrolaminar optic nerve at an increased risk of ischemia during long procedures, particularly those characterized by long periods of hypotension and large amounts of blood loss.
Intentional embolization of the branches of the internal carotid artery may result in accidental embolization of the brain and ophthalmic artery.
Although the ophthalmic artery has anastomotic connections with some branches of the external carotid arteries, this may be insufficient to protect the optic nerve from ischemia if severe hypovolemic shock occurs.
 
 
 
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