The Permanente journal
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The Permanente journal · Jan 2017
Review Comparative StudyUse of Epidural Analgesia as an Adjunct in Elective Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Review of 4983 Cases.
Use of epidural analgesia in patients undergoing elective abdominal wall reconstruction is common. ⋯ Use of epidural analgesia in patients undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction may result in longer hospital stay and higher incidence of complications while having no measurable positive clinical impact on pain control.