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| Methods | RCT |
| Participants | 40 ASA 3 patients undergoing abdominal surgery for peritonitis |
| Interventions |
Intervention: epidural blockade for 74 hours Control: no epidural General anaesthesia for all participants |
| Outcomes | Time to return of gastrointestinal function |
| Notes | Conference abstract, numbers for each group not provided, no contact address |
