Why the study?
Is thoracic epidural anesthesia feasible for coronary artery bypass via left anterior thoracotomy in an awake, spontaneously breathing patient?
Is thoracic epidural anesthesia feasible for coronary artery bypass via left anterior thoracotomy in an awake, spontaneously breathing patient?
This case report demonstrates the initial feasibility of using thoracic epidural anesthesia for coronary artery bypass via left anterior thoracotomy in an awake patient.
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Initial feasibility of awake thoracic epidural for thoracotomy CABG shown; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective trials before any practice consideration.
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