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A comparison of the analgesic efficacy and side-effects of paravertebral vs epidural blockade for thoracotomy—a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2006 · Vol. 96(4) · pp. 418–426
Ryan DaviesPaul S. MylesJon M. Graham
Anesthesia and Pain ManagementNausea and vomiting managementPain Management and Opioid UseAnalgesicMeta-analysisMedicineThoracotomyBlockadeRandomized controlled trialAnesthesiaSurgeryInternal medicine

MeSH terms

HumansHypotensionNerve BlockPain, PostoperativePostoperative PainThoracotomyAnalgesia, EpiduralRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicUrinary RetentionPostoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Funding

  • National Health and Medical Research Council
  • National Medical Research Council
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Anesthesiology · 1995 · 1,125 citations
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BMJ · 2003 · 61,700 citations
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