International journal of obstetric anesthesia
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Int J Obstet Anesth
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Day case transvaginal ultrasound-guided needle puncture is currently the method of choice for oocyte retrieval. The risk of morbidity from this procedure increases with sudden patient movement in response to needle manipulation. ⋯ The aim of this pilot study was to establish whether spinal analgesia using a mixture of bupivacaine and fentanyl could be useful in this context. The results identify several advantages of this technique over current clinical practice, and merit further comparative investigation.