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Epidural for high-dose radiation brachytherapy in a noncompliant, super-obese patient with severe pulmonary hypertension

High-dose radiation brachytherapy is a treatment for inoperable cervical and endometrial carcinoma. A general anesthetic is often utilized for patient comfort, facilitating patient transport to imaging resources, and allowing rapid discharge home after the procedure. Patient comorbidities, however,...

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Autores principales: Trawicki, Michael C., Volz, Lana M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5516501/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28757839
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/sja.SJA_51_17