Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Effect of Continuous Thoracic Epidural Analgesia on Gut Motility Following Emergency Laparotomy for Intestinal Perforation Under General Anesthesia
Brief Summary: Continuous thoracic epidural analgesia plays a very vital role in patients undergoing exploratory laparotomy. It not only supports a stable perioperative hemodynamics but also helps in early return of bowel activity.