Ophthal Surg Las Im
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Ophthal Surg Las Im · May 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialPreemptive sub-Tenon's anesthesia for pars plana vitrectomy under general anesthesia: is it effective?
To determine whether irrigation of the sub-Tenon's space with anesthetic agents during pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) involving general anesthesia decreases postoperative pain, analgesic use, or nausea. ⋯ Local blockade prior to surgery in patients undergoing PPV under general anesthesia does not significantly decrease postoperative pain, analgesic use, or nausea.