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- Title
Emergency Awake Laparotomy Using Neuraxial Anaesthesia: A Case Series and Literature Review.
- Authors
Leoni, Matteo Luigi Giuseppe; Rossi, Tommaso; Mercieri, Marco; Cerati, Giorgia; Abbott, David Michael; Varrassi, Giustino; Cattaneo, Gaetano; Capelli, Patrizio; Mazzoni, Manuela; Corso, Ruggero Massimo
- Abstract
Emergency laparotomy is a surgical procedure associated with significantly higher mortality rates compared to elective surgeries. Awake laparotomy under neuraxial anaesthesia has recently emerged as a promising approach in abdominal surgery to improve patient outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of using neuraxial anaesthesia as the primary anaesthetic technique in emergency laparotomies. We conducted a case series involving 16 patients who underwent emergency laparotomy for bowel ischemia, perforation, or occlusion. Neuraxial anaesthesia was employed as the main anaesthetic technique. We analysed patient demographics, clinical characteristics, intraoperative details, and postoperative outcomes. The primary outcome measures included the adequacy of postoperative pain control, the incidence of postoperative complications, and mortality rates. Among the 16 patients, adequate postoperative pain control was achieved, with only 2 patients requiring additional analgesia. Postoperative complications, including sepsis, wound dehiscence, and pneumonia, were observed in seven patients (44%). The observed mortality rate was relatively low at 6% (one patient). Notably, conversion to general anaesthesia was not necessary in any of the cases, and no early readmissions were reported. Our findings highlight the feasibility and potential benefits of using neuraxial anaesthesia in emergency laparotomies. The observed low mortality rate and the avoidance of conversion to general anaesthesia suggest that neuraxial anaesthesia may be a useful alternative in emergency settings. However, the occurrence of postoperative complications in 44% of patients indicates the need for cautious patient selection and close monitoring. Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to fully elucidate the efficacy, safety, and potential impact of this technique on patient outcomes in emergency laparotomies.
- Subjects
POSTOPERATIVE pain treatment; LITERATURE reviews; PATIENT readmissions; ABDOMINAL surgery; SURGICAL complications
- Publication
Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 8, p845
- ISSN
2075-4426
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/jpm14080845