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Abstract #27091 Published in IGR 12-4
Bilateral angle closure glaucoma after general anesthesia
Gayat E; Gabison E; Devys J-MAnesthesia and Analgesia 2010;
Acute angle closure glaucoma is a rare complication of general anesthesia. However, in case of delayed diagnosis, it may lead to blindness. We present a case of bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma after cervical spine surgery under general anesthesia in a hypermetropic patient. In this case, the most likely trigger was the use of ephedrine, but nefopam administration and the prone surgical position are discussed as additional potential factors.
E. Gayat.
Classification:
9.3.1 Acute primary angle closure glaucoma (pupillary block) (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)
12.17 Anesthesia (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)