Lung Function After Lobectomy: A Randomized, Double-Blinded Trial Comparing Thoracic Epidural Ropivacaine/Sufentanil and Intravenous Morphine for Patient-Controlled Analgesia

Abstract

After lobectomy, TEA enables a significant increase in pulmonary function concomitant with better pain relief than systemic morphine, although a modest intercostal motor block may occur.