Epidural anesthesia for XXXX ( @entity4391 ).

@entity1 @entity1188 @entity4391
With the theory that @entity4391 is caused by sympathetic inhibition of contractility in the colon as a basis, 18 @entity1 with acute @entity4391 were enrolled in a treatment program assessing the safety and efficacy of sympathetic blockade, by epidural anesthesia, in those who failed conservative management. In some cases colonoscopy had been performed initially and, if unsuccessful, these @entity1 were referred for treatment with epidural anesthesia. Seven @entity1 recovered with conservative treatment alone. One @entity1 refused further treatment and died of her underlying disease. Five of eight @entity1 treated by epidural anesthesia responded. There were no recurrences following successful epidural anesthesia. Five of eight @entity1 treated by colonoscopic decompression responded. No @entity1 required surgical intervention. One @entity1 suffered a @entity1188 during colonoscopy. There were no significant complications from epidural anesthesia. Epidural anesthesia is safe, effective, simple, and well tolerated in the management of @entity4391 .
