Epidural Anesthesia as a Thromboembolic Prophylaxis Modality in Plastic Surgery

Hafezi F, Naghibzadeh B, Nouhi AH, et al (Tehran Univ of Med Sciences, Zaferanieh, Iran; Private Practice, Tehran, Iran; et al) Aesthet Surg J 31:821-824, 2011^§

Abstract

Background

Epidural anesthesia (EA) is known to reduce postoperative thromboembolic complications, but the mechanisms are poorly understood. Review of the literature revealed no reports about the ability of epidural anesthesia (EA) to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in abdominal contouring surgery and/or liposuction. Most medical publications in this field are based on orthopedic cases.

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