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Subtenon's local anesthesia for optic nerve sheath fenestration

P R Rizzuto1, T C Spoor, J M Ramocki

  • 1Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University, RI, USA.

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Optic nerve sheath fenestration is a surgical procedure.
  • Pseudotumor cerebri can cause vision loss.
  • General or retrobulbar anesthesia carries risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate subtenon's local anesthesia as an alternative for optic nerve sheath fenestration.
  • To assess patient comfort and anesthetic efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty patients with pseudotumor cerebri received topical tetracaine and subtenon's local anesthesia.
  • Optic nerve sheath fenestration was performed under local anesthesia.

Main Results:

  • Excellent anesthesia and maximal patient comfort were achieved.
  • The procedure was pain-free and expeditious.

Conclusions:

  • Subtenon's local anesthesia is a safe and effective alternative for optic nerve sheath fenestration.
  • This approach reduces anesthetic complications.

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