Publication Name	World Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript ID	13591
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Received	2014-08-28 09:03
Peer-Review Started	2014-08-31 21:09
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Category	Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Thoracic epidural anesthesia: Effects on splanchnic circulation and implications in Anesthesia and Intensive care
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Antonio Siniscalchi, Lorenzo Gamberini, Cristiana Laici, Tommaso Bardi and Stefano Faenza
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Corresponding Author	Antonio Siniscalchi, MD, Division of Anesthesiology, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy. sinianest@libero.it
Key Words	Anesthesia; Epidural; Circulation; Splanc­hnic; Intestine; Microcirculation; Pancreatitis; Liver function tests
Core Tip	Effects of thoracic epidural anesthesia on splanchnic circulation are still poorly understood. The influence on macro-hemodynamics seems to vary based on the metameric extension of the blockade, the volume repletion and the hemodynamic status of the patient. Thus epidural anesthesia could reduce regional blood flow to splanchnic organs and have detrimental effects on oxygen delivery. However, there is increasing evidence, in particular deriving from animal studies, of a possible protective effect on microcirculation of the epidural blockade, especially in low flow states. In fact, despite reducing perfusion pressure, thoracic epidural anesthesia could foster perfusion of microcirculatory weak units and reduce local dysoxia.
Publish Date	2015-02-11 18:50
Citation	Siniscalchi A, Gamberini L, Laici C, Bardi T, Faenza S. Thoracic epidural anesthesia: Effects on splanchnic circulation and implications in Anesthesia and Intensive care. World J Crit Care Med 2015; 4(1): 89-104
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v4/i1/89.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v4.i1.89

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