Where a general anaesthetic is not advised, some patients may choose epidural for their surgery. It has the benefit of offering pain relief by the same catheter after the procedure.
An epidural catheter is a fine tube which is inserted into the epidural space around the spinal cord, for the administration of an anaesthetic agent.
Where a general anaesthetic is not advised, some patients may choose epidural for their surgery. It has the benefit of offering pain relief by the same catheter after the procedure.