Abstract
We report 3 cases of globe rupture after peribulbar anesthesia. We discuss the predisposing factors, presenting features, and visual outcome after this complication. Globe explosion is a severe complication of inadvertent intraocular injection during peribulbar anesthesia. Visual outcome after vitrectomy is generally poor; however, cases that do not develop a retinal detachment may achieve good results.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Anesthesia, Local / adverse effects*
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Cataract Extraction
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Choroid Hemorrhage / etiology*
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Choroid Hemorrhage / pathology
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Choroid Hemorrhage / surgery
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Eye Injuries, Penetrating / etiology*
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Eye Injuries, Penetrating / pathology
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Eye Injuries, Penetrating / surgery
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Female
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Humans
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Injections / adverse effects*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Needlestick Injuries / etiology*
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Needlestick Injuries / pathology
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Needlestick Injuries / surgery
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Rupture
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Sclera / injuries*
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Vitreous Hemorrhage / etiology*
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Vitreous Hemorrhage / pathology
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Vitreous Hemorrhage / surgery