PERFORATION OF THE GLOBE - A COMPLICATION OF PERIBULBAR ANESTHESIA

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JOSEPH, JP [1 ]
MCHUGH, JDA [1 ]
FRANKS, WA [1 ]
CHIGNELL, AH [1 ]
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[1] ST THOMAS HOSP,DEPT OPHTHALMOL,LONDON SE1 7EH,ENGLAND
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10.1136/bjo.75.8.504
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R77 [眼科学];
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Peribulbar anaesthesia has been recommended as a safer alternative to retrobulbar anaesthesia. We report a case of perforation of the globe sustained during peribulbar anaesthesia which resulted in blindness. Orbital injections are potentially dangerous, be they peribulbar or retrobulbar. To minimise the risk, short, blunt needles are advocated for the peribulbar route.
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