title: Combination of photodynamic therapy with intravitreal bevacizumab for post-peribulbar anesthesia (penetrating trauma)-persistent choroidal neovascular membrane.
abstract: We report a case of a choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM) following ocular penetration during peribulbar anesthesia in a 55-year-old male patient. A combination of photodynamic therapy with intravitreal bevacizumab led to resolution of the persistent CNVM.
authors.affiliation: The Eye Super-Specialities, An LV Prasad Eye Institute Collaborating Center, Ghatkopar, Mumbai - 400 077, Maharashtra, India. urminikunj@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Nikunj
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: Urmi
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D061067:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; D000068258:Bevacizumab; D002829:Choroid / Q000293:injuries*; D020256:Choroidal Neovascularization / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014822:Vitreous Body
chemical_list: D020533:Angiogenesis Inhibitors; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D061067:Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A; D000068258:Bevacizumab