Safety and feasibility of sutureless pars-plana vitrectomy in sub-Tenon anesthesia (SAFE-VISA): a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To determine the safety and feasibility of sutureless pars-plana vitrectomy (ppV) in sub-Tenon anesthesia.

Methods

In this prospective study. Pain and anxiety at various times after ppV using a visual analogue scale (VAS) and Wong-Baker-FACES scale as well as visual sensations during surgery were investigated. The surgeon evaluated motility, chemosis, overall feasibility.

Results

ppV was performed on 67 eyes (33 sub-Tenon anesthesia, 34 general anesthesia). Pain during surgery in sub-Tenon anesthesia was 1.8 ± 2.2 (0.0-8.0), anxiety was 2.3 ± 2.2 (0.0-8.5). There was a moderate correlation between pain and anxiety (R² = 0.58). Comparing sub-Tenon and general anesthesia no difference in pain perception was found the day after surgery. 27.3% of pat

SUBMITTER: Lohmann T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10614322 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature