Transient diaphragmatic paralysis by continuous para-phrenic infusion of bupivacaine: a novel technique for the management of residual spaces.
Space problems are a common complication after thoracic surgery. Different procedures have been used to manage them. We describe a novel technique using transient diaphragmatic paralysis by continuous para-phrenic infusion of bupivacaine.
Clavero
José M
JM
Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile. jclavero@med.puc.cl
Cheyre
Juan E
JE
Solovera
María E
ME
Aparicio
Rodrigo P
RP
D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D010791:Phrenic Nerve; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D012133:Respiratory Paralysis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D002045:Bupivacaine