A randomized clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of peribulbar versus parabulbar (subtenon) anesthesia in primary vitreoretinal surgery

Authors

  • Tarun Sharma Vitreoretinal Service, Sankara Nethralaya, Vision Research Foundation, India.
  • Lingam Gopal Vitreoretinal Service, Sankara Nethralaya, Vision Research Foundation, India.
  • Sengamedu S Badrinath Vitreoretinal Service, Sankara Nethralaya, Vision Research Foundation, India.
  • Saptarishi Biswas Vitreoretinal Service, Sankara Nethralaya, Vision Research Foundation, India.
  • Bickol N Mukesh Vitreoretinal Service, Sankara Nethralaya, Vision Research Foundation, India.
  • Mahesh P Shanmugam Vitreoretinal Service, Sankara Nethralaya, Vision Research Foundation, India.
  • Pramod Bhende Vitreoretinal Service, Sankara Nethralaya, Vision Research Foundation, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12809/hkjo-v2n1-159

Abstract

Aim: To compare the efficacy of peribulbar versus parabulbar anesthesia in primary vitreoretinal surgery. 

Materials and methods: 142 consecutive patients were randomly assigned to either peribulbar (n=73) or parabulbar (n=69) anesthesia. The efficacy was graded 0- 5 according to anesthesia or akinesia and the need for local supplementation. 

Results: A larger volume ofanesthetic mixture (P< 0.001) and a longer interval between the administration of anesthesia and the start of surgery were required in peribulbar than parabulbar block (P=0.008). No differences were observed in their efficacy. The need for intraoperative supplementation was higher in eyes that required vitrectomy and scleral buckling or encircling than vitrectomy alone in peribulbar than parabulbar anesthesia (P=0.01).

 Conclusion: Results suggest that parabulbar anesthesia is an effective alternative to peribulbar anesthesia, particularly for those eyes that undergo combined vitrectomy and buckling or encircling.

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Published

1998-12-01

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (1998)

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A randomized clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of peribulbar versus parabulbar (subtenon) anesthesia in primary vitreoretinal surgery. Hong Kong J Ophthalmol [Internet]. 1998 Dec. 1 [cited 2026 Jul. 26];2(1):21-5. Available from: https://www.hkjo.hk/index.php/hkjo/article/view/159

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