Network meta-analysis of local and regional analgesia following colorectal resection.

CONCLUSION: Spinal analgesia and transversus abdominus plane blocks best balanced pain control and opiate minimization in the immediate postoperative phase following colorectal resection. Multimodal analgesia reduces pain, minimizes systemic opiate use and optimizes postoperative recovery. PMID: 31903601 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31903601?dopt=Abstract

Source: The British Journal of Surgery - December 31, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Xu W, Varghese C, Bissett IP, O'Grady G, Wells CI Tags: Br J Surg Source Type: research