A new retrobulbar needle and injection technique.
A new needle and method have been developed for the administration of retrobulbar injections. The needle is curved as it extends from its hub, but it has a straight terminal portion. Use of this needle with the technique described should decrease the risk of most complications associated with conventional needles and techniques.
Straus
J G
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Department of Ophthalmology, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana 70121.
D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005123:Eye; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000379:methods*; D009339:Needles; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods