A Novel Technique of Paravertebral Thoracic and Preperitoneal Analgesia Enhances Early Recovery After Oesophagectomy.
Stephanie PhillipsJasmina Dedic-Hagand'Arcy Ferris BaxterH Van der WallGregory Leighton FalkPublished in: World journal of surgery (2018)
The data demonstrated that it was possible to provide excellent post-oesophagectomy analgesia equivalent to thoracic epidural infusions of local anaesthetic with reduction in inotrope requirements, intensive care stay, more rapid mobilisation, facilitating enhanced recovery.