Early postpartum tubal ligation under epidural analgesia.
Tubal ligation under epidural analgesia in the early puerperium (within 10 hours of delivery) was attempted in 51 patients who had an epidural block established during labour. The results are described. No major difficulties were encountered.
D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D002045:Bupivacaine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000379:methods*
D002045:Bupivacaine