Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using regional anesthesia to help eyelid surgery in dogs
By Giuliano, Elizabeth A·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2008·American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Regional anesthesia as an adjunct for eyelid surgery in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog undergoing eyelid surgery can benefit from regional anesthesia, which helps reduce the need for full sedation. This technique allows for some minor eye procedures to be done while the dog is awake or under lighter anesthesia, leading to less stress and quicker recovery times. Using local anesthesia can also improve comfort during and after the surgery. Overall, this approach can make the surgical experience better for both the dog and the veterinarian.
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Abstract
Eyelid surgery plays an important role in the management of a variety of ophthalmic diseases. Surgery on the adnexa and eye is routinely performed on an anesthetized patient. Minor procedures, such as conjunctival biopsy, may be performed in an awake patient using only topical anesthesia. Retrobulbar, peribulbar, and local anesthesia are less commonly used in general practice; however, they can provide significant advantages when used appropriately. Advantages to local anesthesia/sedation include being able to perform some ophthalmic procedures without having to place the patient under general anesthesia, ability to maintain the patient under a lighter plane of general anesthesia, improved postoperative comfort, and potentially smoother recoveries from general anesthesia. This article reviews this author's current indications and techniques for regional anesthesia as an adjunct to eyelid surgery in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18544333/