Medeiros H, Amaral S, Souza M, Lombardi RA. Vestibular Symptoms Following a Retrobulbar Block: A Case Report.
A A Pract 2024;
18:e01748. [PMID:
38259158 DOI:
10.1213/xaa.0000000000001748]
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Abstract
A 62-year-old male patient presented for cataract surgery under retrobulbar block anesthesia. After the regional block, the patient exhibited sudden onset and progressive symptoms of nausea, vomiting, central-type vertigo, and hearing loss. These symptoms subsided within 2 hours, and the patient was discharged after 2 days without any residual effects. This report demonstrates a combination of auditory and vertiginous symptoms after a retrobulbar block. It emphasizes continuous care and vigilance when using regional anesthesia due to the potential risks and varied complications.
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