Abstract: The dural puncture epidural (DPE) technique is a modification of the combined spinal epidural (CSE) technique. In recent years, DPE for labor analgesia has attracted more and more attention. This article is to review the history and principle of DPE, the influence factors and blockade qualities of DPE, the clinical application of DPE in labor analgesia, as well as the future of this technique.
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