Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology
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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols aim to improve patient care, reducing complication rates, and shortening hospital stay following colorectal surgery in Europe. In cooperation of colorectal surgeons and anesthesiologists, ERAS protocols were initially introduced in our hospital to the patients who underwent open colorectal resection in July 2010. ⋯ Introduction of ERAS as collaboration of surgeons and anesthesiologists resulted in facilitating communication of surgeons and anesthesiologists.
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A 64-year-old man was diagnosed to have a tracheal tumor 2 cm proximal to the carina. He was scheduled for tracheal resection and reconstruction with omentopexy. An epidual tube was placed at the level of T5-6. ⋯ After the operation, he was extubated under anesthesia without coughing. No pain was complained during postoperative course. Epidural anesthesia combined with TAPB provided sufficient postoperative analgesia, especially in tracheal resection and reconstruction with omentopexy.