Perforation of the globe during retrobulbar injection: medicolegal aspects of four cases.
Perforation or penetration of the globe is a risk of retrobulbar injection of anesthetic. Visual outcome following this complication depends on the severity of injury to the retina and on the physician's ability to promptly recognize and treat it. Four cases are presented to illustrate factors that contribute to proper management of this complication as well as to a favorable medicolegal position for the physician.
Boniuk
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Department of Ophthalmology, Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, New York.
Nockowitz
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D000368:Aged; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice; D008875:Middle Aged; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014792:Visual Acuity