Subpleural multilevel intercostal continuous analgesia after thoracoscopic pulmonary resection: a pilot study

Subpleural multilevel intercostal continuous analgesia after thoracoscopic pulmonary resection: a pilot study

Abstract Background Sufficient pain control and rapid mobilisation after VATS are important to enhance recovery and prevent complications. Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) is the gold standard, but failure rates of 9–30% have been described. In addition, TEA reduces patient mobilisation and bladder...

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Main Authors: Jelle E. Bousema, Esther M. Dias, Sander M. Hagen, Bastiaan Govaert, Patrick Meijer, Frank J. C. van den Broek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Thoracic surgery
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Pain management
Local anaesthetics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-019-1003-y

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