[Carpal tunnel syndrome--surgical and anesthesiology considerations]

Carpal tunnel syndrome presents the most common peripheral nerve entrapment, and section of carpal transverse ligament is the most common procedure in peripheral nerve surgery. Favourable outcomes depend on several factors including correct diagnosis, careful patient selection, precise operative technique and appropriate postoperative care. The goal of this paper is to establish the most common causes of failed surgery analysing primary and secondary outcomes, and to give the possibility for better results in the future. Analysis was based on 250 operated patients. Primary outcome and secondary outcome 3 months after surgery was estimated. Total rate of complications was 8% with persistent complaints in 7 (35%) patients and recurrent symptoms in 13 (65%) patients.