Subpleural catheter placement for pain relief after thoracoscopic resection.

Detterbeck, Frank C · Ann Thorac Surg · 2006

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Infusion of local anesthetics into an extrapleural pocket results in excellent postoperative pain relief through a multilevel intercostal nerve blockade. This report describes a simple, rapid technique of subpleural catheter placement that lends itself well to thoracoscopic procedures.

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