Sub-Tenon's anesthesia: an update.
Sub-Tenon's block has become the most common technique of orbital regional anesthesia in many centers. It provides effective anesthesia to the orbit with a lower incidence of sight-threatening complications than sharp needle techniques. This article will discuss the relevant anatomy, finer points of sub-Tenon's block technique, and the evidence supporting its safety.
Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.
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