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27-Gauge Vitrectomy for Symptomatic Vitreous Floaters with Topical Anesthesia.
Case Reports in Ophthalmology 2017 January
PURPOSE: Traditionally acceptable methods of anesthesia for vitrectomy surgery are quite varied. However, each of these methods has its own potential for complications that can range from minor to severe. The surgery procedure of vitrectomy for symptomatic vitreous floaters is much simpler, mainly reflecting in the nonuse of sclera indentation, photocoagulation, and the apparently short surgery duration. The use of 27-gauge cannulae makes the puncture of the sclera minimally invasive. Hence, retrobulbar anesthesia, due to its rare but severe complications, seemed excessive for this kind of surgery.
METHOD: Three cases of 27-gauge, sutureless pars plana vitrectomy for symptomatic vitreous floaters with topical anesthesia are reported.
RESULTS: The vitrectomy surgeries were successfully performed with topical anesthesia (proparacaine, 0.5%) without operative or postoperative complications. Furthermore, none of the patients experienced apparent pain during or after the surgery.
CONCLUSION: Topical anesthesia can be considered for 27-guage vitrectomy in patients with symptomatic vitreous floaters.
METHOD: Three cases of 27-gauge, sutureless pars plana vitrectomy for symptomatic vitreous floaters with topical anesthesia are reported.
RESULTS: The vitrectomy surgeries were successfully performed with topical anesthesia (proparacaine, 0.5%) without operative or postoperative complications. Furthermore, none of the patients experienced apparent pain during or after the surgery.
CONCLUSION: Topical anesthesia can be considered for 27-guage vitrectomy in patients with symptomatic vitreous floaters.
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