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E Chaum. 1995. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy.. https://doi.org/10.1097/00004397-199503510-00017
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The use of succinylcholine in ocular trauma is controversial because it raises intraocular pressure. This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of succinylcholine and its alternatives, including regional anesthesia for open globe injuries. Finally, an algorithm is proposed for airway management of patients with penetrating eye injuries, highlighting circumstances where succinylcholine may be the safest muscle relaxant.
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Severe injuries of the posterior eye segment mostly occur during perforation or rupture of the globe. The first treatment includes primary surgical repair of the ocular wound and prophylactic scleral buckling in case of involvement of the posterior segment. Thereafter, a vitrectomy should be performed to remove vitreous hemorrhage and intraocular foreign bodies and to achieve a stable attachment of the retina. Therefore, temporary perfluorocarbon and permanent silicone oil tamponade are used. A predictor of poor visual outcome is the presence of retinal and choroidal injury. In our patients, the most important prognostic factor was the initial visual acuity after the injury. Vitrectomy can significantly reduce the incidence of enucleation. Currently, better visual outcome is achieved by advances in surgical techniques.