Journal of The Korean Dental Society of Anesthesiology (대한치과마취과학회지)

The Korean Dental Society of Anesthsiology (대한치과마취과학회)
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Transient Visual Acuity Decrease after Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Anesthesia

하악공 전달마취 후 발생한 일시적인 시력 저하

  • Lim, Gee-Young (Department of Advanced General Dentistry, Yonsei University College of dentistry) ;
  • Yun, Hee-Jung (Department of Advanced General Dentistry, Yonsei University College of dentistry) ;
  • Pang, Nan-Sim (Department of Advanced General Dentistry, Yonsei University College of dentistry) ;
  • Jung, Bock-Young (Department of Advanced General Dentistry, Yonsei University College of dentistry) ;
  • Kim, Kee-Deog (Department of Advanced General Dentistry, Yonsei University College of dentistry) ;
  • Park, Won-Se (Department of Advanced General Dentistry, Yonsei University College of dentistry)
  • 임지영 (연세대학교 치과대학병원 통합진료과) ;
  • 윤희정 (연세대학교 치과대학병원 통합진료과) ;
  • 방난심 (연세대학교 치과대학병원 통합진료과) ;
  • 정복영 (연세대학교 치과대학병원 통합진료과) ;
  • 김기덕 (연세대학교 치과대학병원 통합진료과) ;
  • 박원서 (연세대학교 치과대학병원 통합진료과)
  • Received : 2012.03.30
  • Accepted : 2012.04.03
  • Published : 2012.03.30
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Abstract

One of the most common procedures in dentistry is the inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia but visual problem can occur during this procedure. Transient visual acuity decrease after inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia can result from unintended intravascular injection. In this case report, we present ocular complication that has rarely been reported. The understanding of anatomy related to this case is discussed with suggestions for proper management of the patients. The dental management for ocular complications includes a correct diagnosis, management by understanding of patient's anatomic variations. This will prevent intravascular injection.

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