The use of long-term epidural analgesia in the treatment of acute pancreatitis (literature Review)
The article provides an overview of research on the use of thoracic epidural anesthesia in the treatment of acute pancreatitis, taking into account the fact that the violation of microcirculation and ischemia of the pancreas are the main causes of pancreatic necrosis. The advantages of using thoracic epidural anesthesia in animals with experimental acute pancreatitis based on the improvement of visceral and pancreatic perfusion, microcirculation of the pancreas, reduced liver damage, as well as a significant reduction in mortality.