Abstract:PURPOSE: Our goal was to compare the efficacy and side effects of thoracic epidural anesthesia or general anaesthesia during intra-abdominal surgery. METHODS: A hundred twenty-five patients were randomized to receive thoracic epidural anesthesia in awake patients (Group TEA) or general anesthesia (Group GA) in a prospective, randomized study. Preoperatively, all patients received a thoracic epidural catheter. Bolus dose of bupivacaine with fentanyl, was given to Group TEA. Patient-controlled epidural analgesia… Show more
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