Continuous thoracic epidural analgesia for the control of pain associated with pleural sclerosis.
Successful use of nonnarcotic, thoracic epidural analgesia for the control of pain associated with pleural sclerosis was accomplished in three gynecologic oncology patients with severe respiratory compromise due to malignant pleural effusions. Excellent analgesia was obtained with no observed anesthetic complications.
Culling
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RD
Gynecologic Oncology Section, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-6200.
Deppe
S A
SA
Goglin
W K
WK
Ducey
J P
JP
Burke
T W
TW
D000328:Adult; D015360:Analgesia, Epidural; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000628:therapy*; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects*
D004338:Drug Combinations; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D013752:Tetracycline; D002045:Bupivacaine; D004837:Epinephrine