The effect of pneumoperitoneum and head-down position on intraocular pressure

Kayacan N., Arici G., Akar M. B., Karsli B.

GYNAECOLOGICAL ENDOSCOPY, vol.11, no.6, pp.383-387, 2002 (SCI-Expanded)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1365-2508.2002.00560.x
  • Journal Name: GYNAECOLOGICAL ENDOSCOPY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.383-387
  • Keywords: head-down position, intraocular pressure, laparoscopy, pneumoperitoneum, LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, ANESTHESIA
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective Increased intraperitoneal pressure and head-down position are associated with physiological changes including alterations of intraocular pressure.