Maxillary antral lavage--infiltration and surface anaesthesia compared.
A prospective study on 210 patients was conducted to determine the relative efficacy of infiltration anaesthesia as against surface anaesthesia for antral lavage. The patients were categorized into three groups and comparisons were made on patient response and our observations. This study confirms that infiltration technique is superior to surface anaesthesia and is, also, less time consuming.
Department of ENT, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital.
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000379:methods*; D003042:Cocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000628:therapy; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D013997:Time Factors
D008012:Lidocaine; D003042:Cocaine; D004837:Epinephrine