Association of No Epidural Analgesia with Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality after Transthoracic Esophageal Cancer Resection

Abstract

No epidural analgesia for more than 2 days after a transthoracic esophageal cancer resection is associated with increased postoperative morbidity. To optimize postoperative recovery, it is of vital importance to ensure adequate epidural analgesia in these patients.