title: Local anesthesia: A feasible option for pediatric frontalis sling surgery.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the suitability of local anesthesia in the pediatric age group for oculoplastic procedures. The authors present a case of frontalis sling surgery performed under local anesthesia in a 15-year-old boy with bilateral congenital ptosis. No significant technical difficulties were encountered during the procedure. Optimal intraoperative eyelid placement was facilitated by the patient's comfort and cooperation. For some selected children, local anesthesia is a good alternative to general anesthesia to obtain the best outcome.
authors.affiliation: MRCOphth, Solihull Hospital, Ophthalmology, Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B91 2JL, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Jerald
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: William
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Abbott
authors.forename: Athina
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kipioti
authors.forename: Tristan
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Reuser
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures