Retrobulbar block: a review for the clinician.

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  • D Simonson
چکیده

Recent improvements in technique have made cataract surgery a popular procedure in the outpatient setting. One of those advances has been the use of retrobulbar block instead of general anesthesia. This article explains the anatomy, pharmacology, technique and complications of retrobulbar block.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • AANA journal

دوره 59 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1990