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Evaluation of the Lateral Modified Approach for Continuous Interscalene Block after Shoulder Surgery

Alain Borgeat, Alexander Dullenkopf, Georgios Ekatodramis, Ladislav Nagy

Anesthesiology · 2003 · 244 citations · 26 references

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Abstract

The lateral modified approach provides good conditions for placement of the interscalene catheter. Anesthesia and analgesia performed through the catheter are efficient. The rates of infection and neurologic complications are low, and patient satisfaction is high.

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