Comparison of multimodal analgesia with thoracic epidural after transthoracic oesophagectomy

CONCLUSION: MA is less effective than TEA at controlling pain, but this difference may not be clinically significant. However, fewer patients experienced hypotension or required vasopressor support with MA; this may be beneficial within an enhanced recovery programme.PMID:33640920 | DOI:10.1093/bjs/znaa013

Source: The British Journal of Surgery - February 28, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: J Ng Cheong Chung S K Kamarajah A A Mohammed R C F Sinclair D Saunders M Navidi A Immanuel A W Phillips Source Type: research