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2022 Mar 17


J Perioper Pract

Comparison of the effectiveness of thoracic epidural and rectus sheath catheter as analgesic modalities following laparotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Abstract

Rectus sheath catheters are used as an analgesic alternative to thoracic epidural. The aim of this meta-analysis is to compare the analgesic effects and side effects of thoracic epidural and rectus sheath catheter in the setting of emergency or elective laparotomy.