The Effect of Remifentanil with Sevoflurane in Subtotal Gastrectomy Patients with Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia

Abstract

Remifentanil is an ultra-short acting opioid, and its use has been known to be related to acute opioid withdrawal or tolerance. This study was performed to compare the hemodynamic response, recovery characteristics, and postoperative pain response after sevoflurane-remifentanil or sevoflurane anesthesia in subtotal gastrectomy patients.