Pre- to postoperative coagulation profile of 307 patients undergoing oesophageal resection with epidural blockade over a 10-year period in a single hospital: implications for the risk of spinal haematoma
Abstract Background Epidural anaesthesia and analgesia are indicated for oesophageal surgery. A rare but serious complication is spinal haematoma, which can occur on insertion, manipulation or withdrawal of catheters. Evidence and guidelines are vague regarding which tests are appropriate and how to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-10-01
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Series: | Perioperative Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13741-017-0070-7 |