Comparison of Thoracic Epidural Analgesia and Intercostal Blockade in Patients Undergoing Thoracotomy
Comparison of Thoracic Epidural Analgesia and Intercostal Blockade in Patients Undergoing Thoracotomy
Postoperative pain is an important issue after thoracotomy operations. Thoracic epidural analgesia is most popular analgesic method, but sometimes it is not sufficient for pain. This study is designed to compare intercostal block with thoracic epidural analgesia in patients undergoing thoracotomy
Inclusion Criteria:
lung cancer
Exclusion Criteria:
patient refusal bleeding diathesisi emergency cases
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