Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8619595 Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 2018 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
We found no overall association between epidural analgesia and reduced complications after colectomy. In open colectomies, however, epidural analgesia was associated with fewer cardiopulmonary complications and shorter hospitalization. This may inform analgesic choice when planning open colectomy.
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