Open AccessComparative evaluation of continuous thoracic paravertebral block and thoracic epidural analgesia techniques for post-operative pain relief in patients undergoing open nephrectomy: A prospective, randomized, single-blind study
Author(s) -
Sujeet Gautam,
Pravin Kumar Das,
Anil Agarwal,
Sanjay Kumar,
Sanjay Dhiraaj,
Abhishek Keshari,
Abinash Patro
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.194559
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , single blind , randomized controlled trial , pain relief , nephrectomy , anesthesia , epidural block , cardiothoracic surgery , kidney
Open surgical procedures are associated with substantial postoperative pain; an alternative method providing adequate pain relief with minimal side effects is very much required.