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  • Title: [Retrobulbar anesthesia during keratolplasty].
    Author: Kamoun B, Kharrat W, Khlif H, Chaabouni S, Maazoun M, Feki J.
    Journal: Tunis Med; 2006 Feb; 84(2):88-91. PubMed ID: 16755971.
    Abstract:
    AIM: A restrospective study was carried in order to evaluate the efficacy and safety of retrobulbar anaesthesia during keratoplasty. METHODS: Of 250 consecutive keratoplasty, 30 (12%) were performed under retrobulbar anaesthesia. Patients received a mean volume of 12 ml, composed of etidocaine (2/3), bupicaine (1/3) and hyaluronidase. Ocular compression duration was at least 20 minutes. RESULTS: Surgery was found painless by 90% of patients. Akinesia was complete in 80% of cases. CONCLUSION: Theses results demonstrate that retrobulbar anaesthesia may be recommended to this type of surgery.
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