Related Experiment Videos
Peribulbar regional anaesthesia for anterior eye segment surgery
1Antwerp Ophthalmic Surgical Centre, Belgium.
Bulletin De La Societe Belge D'Ophtalmologie
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Local peribulbar anesthesia for anterior eye surgery is effective, with rare complications. Improving anesthetic techniques can further minimize local issues, ensuring patient safety with no systemic complications.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Local anesthesia is crucial for anterior segment eye surgery.
- Peribulbar anesthesia is a common technique for these procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the technique, results, and complications of local peribulbar anesthesia.
- To analyze a personal series of 3,350 cases.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of a personal series of 3,350 cases undergoing anterior eye segment surgery.
- Review of local peribulbar anesthesia techniques and outcomes.
Main Results:
- A total of 3,350 cases were analyzed.
- Rare local complications were observed.
- No general complications occurred.
Conclusions:
- Local peribulbar anesthesia is a safe technique for anterior eye segment surgery.
- Improving anesthetic techniques can reduce the incidence of local complications.
- The technique is associated with a low complication rate, particularly regarding general complications.