by Extivita | Aug 24, 2002 | Carcinoma
Abstract: To present a case of spinal anesthesia in a patient suffering from carcinoid syndrome undergoing an inguinal hernia repair. In the past, regional anesthesia was considered unacceptable in these patients because of the possibility of intraoperative...
by Extivita | Mar 28, 2001 | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Abstract: In patients with severe pulmonary disease, laparoscopic techniques are not advised. The authors report their preliminary experience with laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay polytetrafluoroethylene mesh repair for inguinal hernia during spinal anesthesia in...
