Impact of thoracic paravertebral block combined with general anesthesia on postoperative cognitive function and serum adiponectin levels in elderly patients undergoing lobectomy.

Conclusions: Thoracic paravertebral block or epidural block combined with general anesthesia can improve early postoperative cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing lobectomy. TPVB-GA demonstrated better effects, which may be related to the secretion of ADP. PMID: 31908700 [PubMed]
Source: Videosurgery and Other Miniinvasive Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne Source Type: research