Abstract
Meta-analysis and systematic reviews of epidural compared with paravertebral blockade analgesia techniques for thoracotomy conclude that although the analgesia is comparable, paravertebral blockade has a better short-term side-effect profile. However, reduction in major complications including mortality has not been proven.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 364-70 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | British Journal of Anaesthesia |
Volume | 106 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2011 |