Epidural anaesthesia for day care surgery. A retrospective study.
The records of 682 patients who received epidural anaesthesia for day care surgery were reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages of this form of anaesthesia is discussed. No major complications were recorded.
Piteå General Hospital, Sweden.
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Lundström
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies