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Does epidural block reduce postoperative complications compared to subarachnoid block in gynecological and obstetrical patients?
Does epidural block reduce postoperative complications compared to subarachnoid block in gynecological and obstetrical patients?
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Epidural block is associated with fewer and less severe postoperative complications compared to subarachnoid block in gynecological and obstetrical patients.
SUMMARY The experiences obtained with the use of epidural block in 218 gynecological and obstetrical patients have been analyzed. It is concluded that although epidural block does not offer any definite advantages over subarachnoid block during surgery, the incidence and severity of postoperative complications are much less with epidural block than are those associated with subarachnoid block. Because of this and because of the ever‐increasing reluctance of patients and their relatives to permit the use of subarachnoid block, the well‐trained anesthesiologist should be familiar with this method despite its technical difficulties.
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