Is segmental epidural anaesthesia an optimal technique for patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy?

Background and Aims: Neuraxial anaesthesia has recently become popular for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). We conducted a study comparing general anaesthesia (GA) with segmental (T6–T12) epidural anaesthesia (SEA) for PCNL with respect to anaesthesia and surgical characteristics. Methods: Ninet...

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Main Authors: Devangi A Parikh, Geeta A Patkar, Mayur S Ganvir, Ajit Sawant, Bharati A Tendolkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2017;volume=61;issue=4;spage=308;epage=314;aulast=Parikh