Comparison of the effectiveness of thoracic epidural and rectus sheath catheter as analgesic modalities following laparotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Harry L ClaxtonEdward J NevinsIain McCallum

Published in: Journal of perioperative practice (2022)

The literature suggests that rectus sheath catheters provide similar analgesic effect to thoracic epidurals, but rectus sheath catheters have a favourable side effect profile.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
systematic review
neuropathic pain
randomized controlled trial
anti inflammatory