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Comparison of subcutaneous analgesic system and epidural analgesia for postoperative pain control in open pediatric oncology operations: A randomized controlled trial. J Pediatr Surg 2023; 58:153-160. [PMID: 36283845 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Children undergoing open oncologic surgery can have significant post-operative pain. The purpose of this trial was to compare a surgeon-placed subcutaneous analgesic system (SAS) to epidural analgesia. METHODS Single center randomized controlled trial including children ≤18 years undergoing open tumor resection between October 2018 and April 2021. Randomization to SAS or epidural was done preoperatively and perioperative pain management was standardized. Families were blinded to the modality. Comparisons of oral morphine equivalents (OME) and pain scores for three postoperative days, clinical outcome parameters, and parental satisfaction following unblinding were completed using non-parametric analyses. RESULTS Of 36 patients (SAS 18, Epidural 18), median age was 5 years (range <1-17). The Epidural cohort had less OME demand on postoperative day one (SAS 0.76 mg/kg, Epidural 0.11 mg/kg; p<0.01) and two (SAS 0.48 mg/kg, Epidural 0.07 mg/kg, p = 0.03). Pain scores were similar on postoperative days 1-3 (0-2 in both groups). The Epidural cohort had more device complications (SAS 11%, Epidural 50%; p = 0.03) and higher urinary catheter use (SAS 50%, Epidural 89%; p = 0.03). More than 80% of parents would use the same device in the future (SAS 100%, Epidural 84%, p = 0.23). CONCLUSION For children undergoing open oncologic abdominal or thoracic surgery, early post-operative pain control appears to be better with epidural analgesia; however, SAS has decreased incidence of device complications and urinary catheter use. Parental satisfaction is excellent with both modalities. SAS could be considered as an alternative to epidural, especially in settings when epidural placement is not available or contraindicated. TYPE OF STUDY Treatment study, Randomized controlled trial. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 1.
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Simpson RE, Fennerty ML, Colgate CL, Kilbane EM, Ceppa EP, House MG, Zyromski NJ, Nakeeb A, Schmidt CM. Post-Pancreaticoduodenectomy Outcomes and Epidural Analgesia: A 5-year Single-Institution Experience. J Am Coll Surg 2019; 228:453-462. [PMID: 30677524 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optimal pain control post pancreaticoduodenectomy is a challenge. Epidural analgesia (EDA) is used increasingly, despite inherent risks and unclear effects on outcomes. METHODS All pancreaticoduodenectomies (PDs) performed from January 2013 through December 2017 were included. Clinical parameters were obtained from a retrospective review of a prospective clinical database, the American College of Surgeons NSQIP prospective institutional database, and medical record review. Chi-square, Fisher's exact test, and independent-samples t-tests were used for univariable analyses. Multivariable regression was performed. RESULTS Six hundred and seventy-one consecutive PDs from a single institution were included (429 EDA, 242 non-EDA). On univariable analysis, EDA patients experienced significantly less wound disruption (0.2% vs 2.1%), unplanned intubation (3.0% vs 7.9%), pulmonary embolism (0.5% vs 2.5%), mechanical ventilation longer than 48 hours (2.1% vs 7.9%), septic shock (2.6% vs 5.8%), and lower pain scores. On multivariable regression (accounting for baseline group differences (ie sex, hypertension, preoperative transfusion, laboratory results, approach, and pancreatic duct size), EDA was associated with less superficial wound infections (odds ratio [OR] 0.34; 95% CI 0.14 to 0.83; p = 0.017), unplanned intubations (OR 0.36; 95% CI 0.14 to 0.88; p = 0.024), mechanical ventilation longer than 48 hours (OR 0.22; 95% CI 0.08 to 0.62; p = 0.004), and septic shock (OR 0.39; 95% CI 0.15 to 1.00; p = 0.050). Epidural analgesia improved pain scores post-PD days 1 to 3 (p < 0.001). No differences were seen in cardiac or renal complications; pancreatic fistula (B+C) or delayed gastric emptying, 30-/90-day mortality, length of stay, readmission, discharge destination, or unplanned reoperation. CONCLUSIONS Based on the largest single-institution series published to date, our data support the use of EDA for optimization of pain control. More importantly, our data document that EDA improved infectious and pulmonary complications significantly.
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- Rachel E Simpson
- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Pancreatic Cyst and Cancer Early Detection Center, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Pancreatic Cyst and Cancer Early Detection Center, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN; Walther Oncology Center, Indianapolis, IN; Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis, IN; Pancreatic Cyst and Cancer Early Detection Center, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN.
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Thomas O, Lybeck E, Flisberg P, Schött U. Pre- to postoperative coagulation profile of 307 patients undergoing oesophageal resection with epidural blockade over a 10-year period in a single hospital: implications for the risk of spinal haematoma. Perioper Med (Lond) 2017; 6:14. [PMID: 29034090 PMCID: PMC5628458 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-017-0070-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Epidural anaesthesia and analgesia are indicated for oesophageal surgery. A rare but serious complication is spinal haematoma, which can occur on insertion, manipulation or withdrawal of catheters. Evidence and guidelines are vague regarding which tests are appropriate and how to interpret their results. We aimed to describe how routine coagulation test results change during oesophagectomy’s perioperative course. Methods Following ethical approval, we retrospectively identified patients who had undergone oesophagectomy between 2002 and 2012. Blood test results and details of operations, haemorrhage and complications were recorded and analysed with Excel and R. A literature search was conducted using the PubMed terms ‘epidural’ AND ‘coagulation’ AND English language. Relevant articles published in 2000 and after were included. Results Three hundred and seven patients received a thoracic epidural infusion with bupivacaine and morphine while 51 received an intravenous morphine infusion. Tests taken preoperatively and before the planned withdrawal of the epidural catheter demonstrated increases in all three measures: aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time), PT-INR (prothrombin international normalised ratio) and platelet count (Plc). Postoperative thrombocytopenia was almost non-existent while aPTT or PT-INR was elevated above the reference range in 129/307 patients: aPTT was elevated in 116/307 while PT-INR was elevated in 32/307. This is too small a sample to allow meaningful estimation of risk of spinal haematoma: it may be as high as 2.3%. The literature search returned 275 articles, of which 57 were relevant. Twenty-one concerned the natural history of postoperative coagulation; 16, the incidence of and risk factors for spinal haematoma; and 5, evaluation of specific blood tests. Postoperative coagulation is characterised by thrombocytosis and transient moderately abnormal routine coagulation test results. Viscoelastic tests are not validated in the stable postoperative setting. Conclusions Screening for coagulopathy before removal of epidural catheters is of unclear benefit since elevated aPTT and PT-INR are usual and may not indicate hypocoagulation. A thorough clinical assessment is important. We nevertheless recommend caution when being presented with elevated routine tests of coagulation before withdrawing an epidural catheter: viscoelastic haemostatic tests may have a role in testing before withdrawal of epidural catheters but they are so far not validated. Future research should include advanced coagulation analysis as soon as a patient is unfortunate enough to have a spinal haematoma. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13741-017-0070-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Owain Thomas
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Medical Faculty, University of Lund, 221 00 Lund, Sweden.,Department of Paediatric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, SUS Lund University Hospital, 22185 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Medical Faculty, University of Lund, 221 00 Lund, Sweden.,Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Helsingborg Hospital, Södra Vallgatan 5, 254 37 Helsingborg, Sweden
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Medical Faculty, University of Lund, 221 00 Lund, Sweden.,Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, SUS Lund University Hospital, 221 85 Lund, Sweden
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Analysis of perioperative factors associated with increased cost following abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). Hernia 2014; 18:617-24. [PMID: 25038893 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-014-1276-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2013] [Accepted: 06/14/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ventral hernias are a common, challenging, and expensive problem for both the general and reconstructive surgeons; therefore, the aim of this study is to critically assess perioperative factors related to cost in abdominal wall reconstructions (AWR). METHODS A retrospective review of AWR patients from 2007 and 2012 was performed. Analysis of perioperative factors associated with total cost of reconstruction was performed. Linear regression analyses were used to assess independent predictors of total cost. RESULTS 134 consecutive AWR performed by a single surgeon over a 5-year period at an academic teaching center were included. The average total cost of AWR was $61,251 ± 55,624. Linear regression analysis demonstrated that diabetes (P = 0.026), increased American Society of Anesthesiologists score (P = 0.002), preoperative anemia (P = 0.001), and hernias derived from trauma (P = 0.015) were independently associated with added cost in AWR when controlling for confounding variables. In addition, patients requiring intra-abdominal procedures (P = 0.012) and those receiving an AWR using Acellular Dermal Matrix (P = 0.015) accrued significantly greater cost. Interestingly, preoperative placement of an epidural (P = 0.011) was independently associated with significant cost savings and reduced medical morbidity. Major surgical complications (P < 0.001) and length of stay (P < 0.001) were independently associated with increased cost following AWR. CONCLUSION We present a critical assessment of cost in AWR at a major academic teaching hospital and quantify the impact of reconstruction in the setting of medical morbidities and reconstructive complexities. The data from this study can be used to adjust reimbursement schemes and to critically assess the cost-benefit of performing AWR.
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Lee THW, Barrington MJ, Tran TMN, Wong D, Hebbard PD. Comparison of Extent of Sensory Block following Posterior and Subcostal Approaches to Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block. Anaesth Intensive Care 2010; 38:452-60. [DOI: 10.1177/0310057x1003800307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Transversus abdominis plane block provides postoperative analgesia following abdominal surgery by targeting thoracolumbar nerves between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles. Posterior and subcostal approaches using ultrasound guidance have been described. However, there have been inconsistent results in relation to the extent of the sensory block. This observational study evaluated the distributions of sensory block following either a posterior or subcostal approach and the quality of analgesia achieved. Following ethics committee approval, 50 patients undergoing minimally invasive and major abdominal surgery were recruited. A total of 81 transversus abdominis plane blocks were performed preoperatively under real-time ultrasound guidance. Postoperatively, patients received multimodal analgesia including morphine via patient-controlled pumps. Ninety-eight percent of patients had some degree of demonstrable sensory block and the dermatomal spread differed between posterior and subcostal approaches (P <0.001). The posterior approach produced a median sensory block of three dermatomal segments (interquartile range 2 to 4), the most cephalad being T10 (interquartile range T9 to T10), while the subcostal approach blocked a median of four segments (interquartile range 3 to 5), the most cephalad being T8 (interquartile range T7 to T9, P <0.001). Maximum dermatomal block distribution was observed at 30 minutes and usually regressed by 24 hours. Median cumulative morphine consumption was 40.8 mg (interquartile range 17 to 50 mg) at 24 hours. Median pain scores at rest and with coughing were 20 (interquartile range 10 to 35) and 50 (interquartile range 29 to 67) respectively at 24 hours. The posterior approach appears to be more appropriate for lower abdominal surgery and the subcostal approach better suited to upper abdominal surgery. Whichever approach is used, transversus abdominis plane block is only one component of a multimodal analgesic technique.
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- Department of Anaesthesia, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Wangaratta Anaesthetic Group, Northeast Health Wangaratta and Visiting Anaesthetist
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Serclová Z, Dytrych P, Marvan J, Nová K, Hankeová Z, Ryska O, Slégrová Z, Buresová L, Trávníková L, Antos F. Fast-track in open intestinal surgery: prospective randomized study (Clinical Trials Gov Identifier no. NCT00123456). Clin Nutr 2009; 28:618-24. [PMID: 19535182 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2009.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2008] [Revised: 03/27/2009] [Accepted: 05/11/2009] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown the value of using fast-track postoperative recovery. Standard procedures (non-fast-track strategies) remain in common use for perioperative care. Few prospective reports exist on the outcome of fast-tracking in Central Europe. The aim of our study was to assess the effect and safety of our own fast-track protocol with regard to the postoperative period after open bowel resection. PATIENTS AND METHODS One hundred and five patients with ASA score I-II scheduled for open intestinal resection in the period April 2005-December 2007 were randomly selected for the fast-track group (FT) and non-fast-track group (non-FT). A designed protocol was used in the FT group with the emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach. The control group (non-FT) was treated by standard established procedures. Postoperative pain, rehabilitation, gastrointestinal functions, postoperative complications, and post-op length of stay were recorded. RESULTS Of 105 patients, 103 were statistically analyzed. Patients in the FT group (n=51) and non-FT group (n=52) did not differ in age, surgical diagnosis, or procedure. The fast-track procedure led to significantly better control of postoperative pain and faster restoration of GI functions (bowel movement after 1.3 days vs. 3.1, p<0.001). Food tolerance was significantly better in the FT group and rehabilitation was also faster. Hospital stay was shorter in the FT group - median seven days (95% CI 7.0-7.7) versus ten days (95% CI 9.5-11.3) in non-FT (p<0.001). Postoperative complications within 30 postoperative days were also significantly lower in the FT group (21.6 vs. 48.1%, p=0.003). There were no deaths and no patients were readmitted within 30 days. CONCLUSIONS Following the FT protocol helped to reduce frequency of postoperative complications and reduced hospital stay. We conclude that the FT strategy is safe and effective in improving postoperative outcomes.
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- Zuzana Serclová
- Surgical Department, University Hospital Bulovka, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Anaesthetic issues in women undergoing gynaecological cytoreductive surgery. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2009; 22:362-7. [DOI: 10.1097/aco.0b013e3283294c20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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O'Hana HP, Levy A, Rozen A, Greemberg L, Shapira Y, Sheiner E. The effect of epidural analgesia on labor progress and outcome in nulliparous women. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2008; 21:517-21. [PMID: 18609353 DOI: 10.1080/14767050802040864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The present study was designed to investigate the influence of epidural analgesia on labor progress and outcome in nulliparous women. METHODS A population-based study comparing women with and without epidural analgesia was conducted. Deliveries occurred during 1988-2006 at the Soroka University Medical Center. A multivariable logistic regression model with backward elimination was constructed to control for confounders. RESULTS During the study period there were 39 498 deliveries; epidural analgesia was given in 9960 (25.2%) of these. Using a multivariable analysis with backward elimination, the following conditions were significantly associated with the use of epidural analgesia: advanced maternal age, oligohydramnios, premature rupture of membranes, induction of labor, and Jewish (vs. Bedouin) ethnicity. These patients were more likely to deliver by cesarean delivery (CD; OR = 1.4, 95% CI 1.3-1.5; p < 0.001) and vacuum extraction (OR = 1.5, 95% CI 1.4-1.7; p < 0.001). After controlling for possible confounders such as macrosomia, failed induction, hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, maternal age, labor dystocia, and ethnicity, epidural analgesia was not found to be an independent risk factor for CD but rather a protective factor (OR = 0.9, 95% CI 0.8-0.9; p = 0.038). When vacuum extraction was the outcome variable, epidural analgesia was documented as an independent risk factor (OR = 1.1, 95% CI 1.01-1.3; p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Epidural analgesia in nulliparous parturients increases the risk for labor dystocia and accordingly is an independent risk factor for vacuum extraction. Nevertheless, it does not pose an independent risk for cesarean delivery.
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- Hanny Pal O'Hana
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er-Sheva, Israel
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INTRODUCTION A patient undergoing renal transplantation presents unique problems to the anesthetist, as almost every body system is affected. The combined spinal-epidural technique has become popular in lower abdominal surgeries because it offers the advantages of both spinal and epidural techniques. We review our experience of combined spinal-epidural technique in patients undergoing renal transplantation with respect to demographics, intraoperative anesthesia, hemodynamics, postoperative analgesia, and untoward adverse events. MATERIALS AND METHOD Fifty consecutive patients scheduled for elective renal transplantation over a period of 4 months who consented for combined spinal-epidural anesthesia were enrolled in the study. Combined spinal-epidural anaesthesia was performed using a double-space technique in the right lateral position. Intraoperative monitoring included electrocardiography, pulse oximetry, noninvasive blood pressure, central venous pressure, and urinary output after clamp release. Intravenous fluids, colloids, and blood products were infused so as to keep the central venous pressure between 12 and 15 mm Hg. Postoperative analgesia was provided with buprenorphine via an epidural catheter. We noted intraoperative and postoperative complications. RESULTS Neuraxial blockade was satisfactory in all but four patients who required supplementation with general anesthesia for unduly prolonged surgery. There were no significant intraoperative hemodynamic changes. The total intravenous fluid used during surgery was 64.24 +/- 12.3 mL/kg. During the postoperative period, all patients had good postoperative pain relief with no incidence of epidural hematoma. CONCLUSION Combined spinal-epidural anesthesia proved to be a useful regional anesthetic technique, combining the reliability of spinal block and versatility of epidural block for renal transplantation.
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- G Bhosale
- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, G.R. Doshi and K.M. Mehta Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre, Dr H. L. Trivedi Institute of Transplantation Sciences, Gujarat, India.
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Mercadante S, Villari P, Casuccio A, Marrazzo A. A Randomized-Controlled Study of Intrathecal Versus Epidural Thoracic Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Cancer Surgery. J Clin Monit Comput 2008; 22:293-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s10877-008-9132-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2008] [Accepted: 06/24/2008] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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