Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia For Lumbar Spine Decompressive Surgery In An Elderly Patient
Author Department
Anesthesiology
Document Type
Article, Peer-reviewed
Publication Date
1-2014
Abstract
We present a case of an elderly patient with a significant medical history, who underwent elective lumbar decompressive surgery, three months after sustaining a myocardial infarction. After a collobarative pre-surgical assesment by the neurosurgery and anesthesiology teams, epidural anesthesia was performed. A thoracic epidural catheter was inserted pre-operatively. The patient underwent successful L4-5 synovial cyst removal, and subsequent relief of pain. Epidural anesthesia is a viable alternative to general anesthesia for lumbar surgery, is safe and may offer several benefits, particularly in patients with multiple cormorbidities.
Recommended Citation
B Martin, S D’Souza. Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia For Lumbar Spine Decompressive Surgery In An Elderly Patient. The Internet Journal of Anesthesiology. 2014 Volume 34 Number 1.
