CORTICAL BLINDNESS AFTER A FAILED FREE TISSUE TRANSFER - A CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Cortical blindness is an uncommon but well-documented entity that resu lts from occipital ischemia or insult. We present a case of blindness following a failed free tissue transfer and review the pertinent liter ature. Careful history and physical examination can usually distinguis h cortical blindness from other organic or psychogenic causes. The wor kup centers on the exclusion of treatable concurrent pathology. Despit e the dramatic presentation of cortical blindness, its treatment is ge nerally supportive and the prognosis for full recovery is excellent.