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Review
. 2014 Sep:139 Suppl 1:S27-33.
doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1382924. Epub 2014 Sep 29.

[Thoracic epidural catheter: reasonable or over-instrumentation?]

[Article in German]
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[Thoracic epidural catheter: reasonable or over-instrumentation?]

[Article in German]
T Loop. Zentralbl Chir. 2014 Sep.

Abstract

The efficient and persisting treatment of the pain accompanying thoracic surgery is fundamental and beneficial for patients, since severe postoperative pulmonary complications and the incidence of chronic pain will be reduced. In this review the role of thoracic epidural analgesia in preventing and treating pain after thoracic surgery will be discussed critically and alternative strategies presented.

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