Management of ocular perforations resulting from peribulbar anaesthesia.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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1999 Sep; 47(3): 181-3
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-71195
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To analyze the clinical presentation and outcome of treatment for globe perforation secondary to peri-bulbar anaesthesia.METHODS:
Eight patients (3 females and 5 males) aged 66-84 years were included in the study. Ocular perforations were suspected in 3 cases before or during surgery, in 4 cases diagnosis was established within one week and in one case at 3 weeks. Three patients underwent indirect argon laser photocoagulation to seal the retinal break, one patient had cryotherapy, 3 patients underwent a pars plana vitrectomy with fluid gas exchange and endo-laser; and one patient refused any further treatment.RESULTS:
The final visual acuity after a mean follow up of 14 months was better than 6/9 in 2 patients, between 6/9-6/12 in 4 patients, and perception of light in 2 patients.CONCLUSION:
If diagnosed early and treated adequately, a majority of patients with globe perforation during periocular anaesthetic could be saved.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Orbit
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Reoperation
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Retina
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Retinal Perforations
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Sclera
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Vitrectomy
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Aged, 80 and over
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Aged
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Retinal Detachment
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Female
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Aged80
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
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