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epidural [Am ˌɛpəˈd(j)ʊrəl, Brit ˌɛpɪˈdjʊər(ə)l] N

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anestesia f epidural

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anestesia f peridural

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In spite of ordinarily-adequate post-operative analgesia, such as an epidural or an opioid infusion, bladder spasms remain a problem for some surgical patients. en.wikipedia.org

Evidence to support the assertion that epidural analgesia increases the risk of anastomotic breakdown following bowel surgery is lacking. en.wikipedia.org

Also, the occurrence of long-term backache was no different whether an epidural was or was not used. en.wikipedia.org

In labour and childbirth, epidural or combined spinal epidurals provide effective pain relief. en.wikipedia.org

Local sources may include infections of the ear, the oral cavity and teeth, the paranasal sinuses, or epidural abscess. en.wikipedia.org

The meninges divide the spinal canal into the epidural space and the subarachnoid space. en.wikipedia.org

There are case reports of lumbar puncture resulting in perforation of abnormal dural arterio-venous malformations, resulting in catastrophic epidural hemorrhage; this is exceedingly rare. en.wikipedia.org

The anaesthetist may use epidural analgesia in addition to general anaesthesia. en.wikipedia.org

Because of this, a urinary catheter is often placed for the duration of the epidural infusion. en.wikipedia.org

For example, a labouring woman may have a continuous epidural during labour that provides good analgesia without impairing her ability to move. en.wikipedia.org

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