International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Sep 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffect of combined spinal-epidural analgesia versus epidural analgesia on labor and delivery duration.
To determine whether combined spinal-epidural analgesia (CSEA) can decrease the known epidural effect of lengthening delivery. ⋯ As compared with LEA, CSEA did not shorten the duration of labor length; however, it did reduce levobupivacaine consumption and motor weakness.