title: In response to "Pain control following elective gastrointestinal surgery: is epidural anesthesia warranted?".
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Dowaliby
mesh_terms: D015360:Analgesia, Epidural; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D009020:Morphine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D009020:Morphine