ReviewCureus2025
Indications and Technique for Thoracic Segmental Spinal Anesthesia in Clinical Practice: A Narrative Review.
Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Thoracic segmental spinal anaesthesia using isobaric bupivacaine for total laparoscopic hysterectomy: A retrospective study.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2026Article
- Breaking the Taboo: Four Cases of Thoracic Segmental Spinal Anesthesia in Modern Surgical Practice.Cureus · 2026Article
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- Exploring Variability in Spinal Anesthesia Levels Achieved During Cesarean Section Deliveries: A Narrative Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Thoracic Segmental Spinal Anesthesia for Upper Thoracic Spine Fractures: A Case Series.Cureus · 2025Article
- A bundle for thoracic segmental spinal anaesthesia: it is time to move forward!Journal of anesthesia, analgesia and critical care · 2025Article
- Pain Management Approaches for Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2025Article
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Abstract
Thoracic segmental spinal anesthesia (TSSA) represents an advanced technique in present clinical anesthetic practice. By lowering the systemic effects of anesthesia, preserving improved hemodynamic stability, and accelerating postoperative recovery, its targeted approach provides significant benefits in certain upper abdominal and thoracic procedures, particularly in high-risk patients. However, careful patient selection, exact technical execution, and in-depth understanding of thoracic anatomy are necessary for its successful implementation. Despite its advantages, TSSA is not yet widely adopted. The major concerns remain related to its technical complexity, principally the risk of spinal cord injury, and the necessity for specialized training and imaging guidance during needle placement. In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of articles describing the safety of TSSA for varying surgeries. This review aims to summarize various indications and the techniques described in the literature related to TSSA.
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