Abstract
Abstract
Purpose
Breast surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. Tumescent local anesthesia (TLA) offers the possibility to anesthetize large areas with highly diluted local anesthetic.
Methods
In this paper, the implementation, and experiences with TLA in the field of breast surgery are discussed.
Conclusion
For carefully selected indications, breast surgery in TLA represents an alternative to ITN.
Funder
Universitätsklinikum Tübingen
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Obstetrics and Gynecology,General Medicine