Perforation of the globe--a complication of peribulbar anaesthesia.
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- 1 August 1991
- journal article
- case report
- Published by BMJ in British Journal of Ophthalmology
- Vol. 75 (8) , 504-505
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.75.8.504
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.Keywords
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