| Literature DB >> 1873275 |
J P Joseph1, J D McHugh, W A Franks, A H Chignell.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1873275 PMCID: PMC1042445 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.75.8.504
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Ophthalmol ISSN: 0007-1161 Impact factor: 4.638