Laryngo- rhino- otologie
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Laryngo- rhino- otologie · Jul 1996
Review Comparative Study[Local anesthesia in operations of the head-neck area].
Many operations in the head and neck area can be performed under local anesthesia. However, the use of local anesthesia does not automatically reduce the risk for the patient undergoing surgery. ⋯ For several reasons, local anesthesia has become popular for a variety of surgical procedures in the head and neck in recent years. Even though the use of local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors in head and neck procedures has its advantages for both the patient and the surgeon, the limitations for the use of these drugs must always be taken into consideration.