Is release of the transverse carpal ligament alone associated with elevated pressure beneath the distal volar forearm fascia in a cadaver model of carpal tunnel syndrome?
In a cadaver model of carpal tunnel syndrome, release of the TCL alone is associated with persistent pressures >30 mm Hg in the region of the DVFF. Release of the TCL did not significantly change the location of the pressure drop-off under the DVFF.
Remifentanil provided faster recovery and hemodynamic stability. Therefore, remifentanil seems to be more suitable than fentanyl in anesthesia for laryngomicrosurgery.