Segmental thoracic spinal anesthesia for abdominal surgery; a report of three cases

Mohamad Azlan Awang and Mohamad Firdaus bin Mohamad Yusof and Mohamad Hafiz bin Abd Razak (2024) Segmental thoracic spinal anesthesia for abdominal surgery; a report of three cases. A Bimonthly international Journal of Anesthesiology pain management intensive care and resuscitation, 28 (3). pp. 1-3. ISSN 1607-8322

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Abstract

Segmental thoracic spinal anesthesia (STSA) has recently been introduced in clinical practice, but still is not a common procedure. Although there have been some concerns about its potential complications, the method may benefit a specific subset of patients. We present the case reports of three patients, who were operated upon using the STSA technique. Two were performed as emergency procedures, and the third was an elective one. One of the three patients required minimal sedation near the end of the surgery, but none required general anesthesia or intensive care support. All patients recovered completely without complications and were discharged on Day 2. In certain patients, STSA may be a safe and beneficial alternative to general anesthesia. To demonstrate its potential benefit, risks, and use as a routine technique, adequately powered randomised, controlled clinical trials are required.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Segmental; Thoracic; Spinal anesthesia; Elective; Emergency; Abdominal; Surgery.
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC31-1245 Internal medicine > RC71-78.7 Examination. Diagnosis Including radiography R Medicine > RD Surgery > RD1-811 Surgery > RD520-599.5 Surgery by region, system, or organ
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	09 Aug 2024 08:23
Last Modified:	09 Aug 2024 08:23
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/40602

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