Interpleural analgesia in the management of esophageal perforation.
OBJECTIVE
Interpleural analgesia was used in a case of esophageal perforation due to surgical mishap. The medical literature cites no reference to use of this technique in this condition.


METHODS
Interpleural bupivacaine analgesia was used along with conventional forms of pain relief.


RESULTS
Superior analgesia was obtained, and the method proved to be safe and complication free on a general surgical ward over the period of several days that it was used.


CONCLUSIONS
Interpleural analgesia is safe and effective for management of pain due to esophageal perforation.
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General Infirmary at Leeds, England.
D000698:Analgesia / Q000379:methods*; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010994:Pleura
D002045:Bupivacaine; D004837:Epinephrine