Abdominal Hysterectomy

Studies conducted at M.C. Hafizoglu et al on abdominal hysterectomy recently published

Published in Hospital Law Weekly, January 22nd, 2009

"We evaluated in which anatomic layer (above the fascia [AF] or below the fascia [BF]) wound infusion of bupivacaine has the best effect on Postoperative pain after abdominal hysterectomy. Sixty-two ASA physical status I and II patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy were enrolled into this prospective randomized, double-blind study," investigators in Izmir, Turkey report.

"A standard general anesthetic was administered. On completion of the operation, a multiorifice 20-gauge epidural catheter was placed above (group AF, n = 29) or below (group BF, n = 31) the superficial abdominal fascia and 0.25% bupivacaine was...

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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2009-01-22)

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