Continuous thoracic epidural analgesia for the control of pain associated with pleural sclerosis

Robert D. Culling, Scott A. Deppe, William K. Goglin, Joseph P. Ducey, Thomas W. Burke

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Abstract

Successful use of nonnarcotic, thoracic epidural analgesia for the control of pain associated with pleural sclerosis was accomplished in three gynecologic oncology patients with severe respiratory compromise due to malignant pleural effusions. Excellent analgesia was obtained with no observed anesthetic complications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)76-78
Number of pages3
JournalGynecologic oncology
Volume32
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1989

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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