Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · May 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialLocal versus general anesthesia for external dacryocystorhinostomy in young patients.
To compare the effectiveness, complications, and patient acceptance of local anesthesia with general anesthesia in young patients for external dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). ⋯ Local anesthesia in DCR is safe and comfortable when proper anatomical approach to nerve blocks is performed correctly. Local anesthesia in young patients undergoing external DCR is a good alternative because it is cost-effective and it eliminates the complications of general anesthesia.