A Comparison of Topical or Retrobulbar Anesthesia for 23-Gauge Posterior Vitrectomy
Joint Authors
Karabas, Levent
Sahin, Ozlem
Celiker, Hande
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
To compare the efficacy and safety of topical anesthesia versus retrobulbar anesthesia in 23-gauge vitreoretinal surgery.
Materials and Methods.
A total of 63 patients scheduled for 23 G posterior vitrectomy without scleral buckling procedures were included in the study.
The patients were randomly assigned to receive either topical (Group 1, n = 31 ) or retrobulbar anesthesia (Group 2, n = 32 ).
Postoperatively, patients were shown a visual analogue pain scale (VAPS) from 1 (no pain or discomfort) to 4 (severe pain or discomfort) to rate the levels of pain.
Results.
There was more discomfort in patients in Group 2 while anesthetic was administered (Group 1: 1.0 ± 0 , Group 2: 2.3 ± 0.7 , P = 0.0001 ).
Between the two groups the level of pain during surgery (Group 1: 1.4 ± 0.5 , Group 2: 1.5 ± 0.5 ; P = 0.85 ) was noted.
There was also no significant difference between two groups postoperatively (Group 1: 1.2 ± 0.4 , Group 2: 1.3 ± 0.4 ; P = 0.28 ).
There were no complications in either group related to the anesthetic technique.
No patient needed sedation or anesthesia supplement during the surgery or postoperative period.
Conclusion.
Topical anesthesia in posterior vitrectomy procedures is an effective and safe method that is alternative to retrobulbar anesthesia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Celiker, Hande& Karabas, Levent& Sahin, Ozlem. 2014. A Comparison of Topical or Retrobulbar Anesthesia for 23-Gauge Posterior Vitrectomy. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042437
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Celiker, Hande…[et al.]. A Comparison of Topical or Retrobulbar Anesthesia for 23-Gauge Posterior Vitrectomy. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042437
American Medical Association (AMA)
Celiker, Hande& Karabas, Levent& Sahin, Ozlem. A Comparison of Topical or Retrobulbar Anesthesia for 23-Gauge Posterior Vitrectomy. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1042437
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1042437