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Epidural Anesthesia - Epidural Injection - Epidural Needle

An epidural involves regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord. Sensation is temporarily lost in the abdominal, genital and pelvic areas. Epidural anesthesia is frequently used in childbirth and gynecological surgery.

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