Case report reveals effective use of thoracic spinal anesthesia and hypobaric agents in high-risk patients, suggesting a safer option than general anesthesia.
General anesthesia (GA) is often preferred for cervical spine surgeries; however, it may pose risks for patients with severe comorbidities. This case report describes management of cervical decompression laminectomy using continuous thoracic spinal anesthesia (TSA) with hypobaric levobupivacaine in a high-risk elderly patient. This technique provided an effective alternative to GA.
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