Epidural blockade in the treatment of preterm labour.
A case of premature labour induced by necrosis in a fibromyoma followed by laparotomy is described. Unsuccessful treatment with ritodrine was followed by successful treatment with epidural analgesia. The possible role of a sympathetic blockade is discussed.
Melsen
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NC
Department of Anaesthesia, Central Hospital, Randers, Denmark.
Noreng
M F
MF
D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000150:complications