Postoperative analgesia after combined thoracoscopic–laparoscopic esophagectomy: a randomized comparison of continuous infusion and intermittent bolus thoracic epidural regimens

摘要

PurposeJudicious postoperative pain management after thoracoscopic–laparoscopic esophagectomy (TLE) facilitates enhanced rehabilitation. Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) offers many benefits in esophagectomy, while several complications are associated with the delivery mode by continuous epidural infusion. This study compared the efficiency and safety of intermittent epidural bolus to continuous epidural infusion for pain management after TLE.