Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine: 28 (Suppl 1)

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Introduction (1 September, 2003)
On behalf of the ESRA abstract committee, Slobodan Gligorijevic, Rudolf Stienstra, Torben Mogensen

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Efficacy and incidence of side effects of two methods of lumbar epidural catheter insertion: the median versus the paramedian approach: 132. (1 September, 2003)
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A comparison of epidural levobupivacaine and sufentanil with or without adrenaline for labour analgesia: 133. (1 September, 2003)
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Comparison between spinal and combined spinal-epidural anesthesia in gynecological surgery: 25. (1 September, 2003)
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Perioperative effect of general anaesthesia on coagulation and fibrinosysis. Does epidural anaesthesia and analgesia alter the outcome?: 52. (1 September, 2003)
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Continuous spinal anaesthesia in orthopaedic surgery: a review: 65. (1 September, 2003)
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Efficacy and hemodynamic effects of three different dosages of bupivacaine with fentanyl in spinal anaesthesia for surgical reapir of hip fracture: 75. (1 September, 2003)
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Low-dose intrathecal clonidine to levobupivacaine spinal anesthesia for total knee arthroplasty: 81. (1 September, 2003)
E Anastassiou, E Karmiri, A Kolotoura, S Apostolaki, V Andreotti, Ch Chapsa, N Vasilas, A Pouliou
Deflection of epidural needles: an in vitro model study: 107. (1 September, 2003)
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Spinal anaesthesia with levobupivacaine 0.5%. Influence of dose to the height of spread: 121. (1 September, 2003)
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Comparison of sub-arachnoid fentanyl with sub-arachnoid buprenorphine in patients undergoing TURP: 156. (1 September, 2003)
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Thoracic epidural anaesthesia and postoperative analgesia may improve the dynamic evolution of pain after abdominal-thoracic surgery: 162. (1 September, 2003)
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An alternative paramedian approach for epidural block: an anatomic and radiologic description: 213. (1 September, 2003)
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Unilateral spinal anesthesia with hypobaric L-Bupivacaine 0,375%: (1 September, 2003)
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Can plexus depth be estimated? An anatomical analysis related to the vertical infraclavicular brachial plexus block (VIB) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): 143. (1 September, 2003)
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Posterior brachial plexus block (PBPB): a new technic for upper limb: 232. (1 September, 2003)
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Early postpartum back pain after epidural: risks factors: 66. (1 September, 2003)
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Setting up of an Acute Pain Management Service (APMS) in a developing country—an experience: 54. (1 September, 2003)
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Postoperative analgesia by intra-articular morphine in patients undergoing knee arthroscopy: 99. (1 September, 2003)
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Double epidural catheter with ropivacaine versus intravenous morphine: a comparison for postoperative analgesia after scoliosis correction operation: 140. (1 September, 2003)
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Patient satisfaction on management of postoperative pain by Acute Pain Management Services in developing country—an audit: 158. (1 September, 2003)
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Physiotherapy in fast track rehabilitation with epidural analgesia in hip fracture patients: 177. (1 September, 2003)
N B Foss, M T Kristensen, B B Kristensen, P S Jensen, M Krasheninnikoff, H Kehlet

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Comparison of tramadol and tramadol plus metamizol for postoperative pain following abdominal surgery: 214. (1 September, 2003)
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A comparative study between ropivacaine and pethidine for postoperative analgesia following thoracic surgery: 231. (1 September, 2003)
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Role of neuromodulatory drugs in refractory pain in head and neck cancer patients: 153. (1 September, 2003)
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The effect of repeated plexus coeliacus neurolysis on severe cancer abdominal pain: 199. (1 September, 2003)
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Regional anaesthesia and communication of risk: 101. (1 September, 2003)
N G Smart, D A Varveris, T McLennan

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Caudal block with Levobupivacaine for infra-umbilical surgery in children: 16. (1 September, 2003)
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Fast track rehabilitation with continuous epidural analgesia for hip fracture-Fase I: 24. (1 September, 2003)
B B Kristensen, S Rasmussen, S Foldager, L Myhrmann, H Kehlet
Needle deflection during epidural and combined spinal epidural techniques with various degrees of cephalic angulation in a laboratory model: 37. (1 September, 2003)
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Efficacy of low-dose intrathecal morphine in urologic surgery: 39. (1 September, 2003)
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Comparative study of two protocols of small-dose bupivacaine spinal anaesthesia for urologic surgery in elderly: 41. (1 September, 2003)
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Continuous spinal anesthesia with hyperbaric bupivacaine 3 mg+ fentanyl 10 μg for hemiarthroplasty in the elderly: 68.
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Effects of intrathecal fentanyl on duration of levobupivacaine for lower limb surgery: 74. (1 September, 2003)
N Vasilas, G Provataki, I Plaitakis, E Gialitaki
Different concentrations of clonidine to ropivacaine 0.75% spinal anesthesia: 86. (1 September, 2003)
A Margaritou
Intratechal ropivacaine versus ropivacaine+fentanyl for outpatient arthroscopic knee surgery: 88. (1 September, 2003)
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Comparison of fentanyl added to ropivacaine or bupivacaine in spinal anesthesia: 89. (1 September, 2003)
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Epidural saline patch in CSE anaesthesia with low dose intrathecal levobupivacaine: 100. (1 September, 2003)
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The effects of graduated compression stockings (GCS) on haemodynamic parameters and postdural puncture headache (PDPH) in spinal anaesthesia: 103. (1 September, 2003)
C Yumru, N Ocal, G Kesriklioglu, U Uslu
Comparison of dexamethasone and metoclopromide in the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting after intrathecal neostigmine: 105. (1 September, 2003)
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Clinical effects of adding different doses of midazolam to epidural 0.5% bupivacaine: 111. (1 September, 2003)
F Imani
Comparison of epinephrine and ketamine and clonidine added to epidural solution: 115. (1 September, 2003)
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A comparison of the effect of isobaric ropivacaine 7.5 mg ml-1 with isobaric bupivacaine 5 mg ml-1 for spinal anesthesia for elective surgery: 118. (1 September, 2003)
Gudul Z Güdül, C Yumru, Tokuc EC Tokuç

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The efficacy of ephedrine during spinal anesthesia with hyperbaric ropivacaine: 134. (1 September, 2003)
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A comparison of hyperbaric ropivacaine and hyperbaric bupivacaine in unilateral spinal anaesthesia: 146. (1 September, 2003)
G Onder
Unilateral spinal anesthesia for inguinal hernia repair: a prospective, randomized, double-blinde comparison of bupivacaine, levobupivacaine, or ropivacaine: 151. (1 September, 2003)
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Combined spinal and epidural anesthesia for the hip replacement surgery in a myasthenia gravis patient: 160. (1 September, 2003)
N Kodric
The effects of intrathecal fentanyl in transurethral resection of prostat syndrome surgery under spinal anaesthesia: 171. (1 September, 2003)
O Ozgurel

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The analgesic and sedative effects of intrathecal midazolam in perianal surgery: 172. (1 September, 2003)
O Ozgurel
Mortality analysis in fast track rehabilitation with epidural analgesia in hip fracture patients: 179. (1 September, 2003)
N B Foss, B B Kristensen, M Krasheninnikoff, P S Jensen, M T Kristensen, H Kehlet
Is Levobupivacaine more effective than Bupivacaine in spinal anesthesia?: 187. (1 September, 2003)
E Papadopoulou, M Asimaki, H Kopatzidis, A Tanidis, H Pezikoglou, B Sdrani, G Sfyroeras, T Gerasimidis, E Tsakona
What should be the optimal dose of intrathecal morphine for post-caesarean analgesia?: 192. (1 September, 2003)
S Sükran
The usefulness of fluoroscopy for teaching loco-regional anesthesia procedures: 195. (1 September, 2003)
M Fostier, P Randour, A Delvaux, K Joucken

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Anaesthetic management of a patient with Becker muscular dystrophy (a case report): 201. (1 September, 2003)
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The use of intravenous calcium in the preventation of spinal anesthesia induced hypotension: 202. (1 September, 2003)
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The incidence of Transient Neurologic Symptoms (TNS) after spinal anaesthesia with lidocaine in urological surgey: a comparison of supine and lithotomy position: 206. (1 September, 2003)
G Ugur
The use of 10% lidocaine for prolonged analgesia in neuropathic pain patients: 207. (1 September, 2003)
J W Lee
The choice of local anaesthetic for outpatient urological surgery: lidocaine 2% 50 mg versus bupivacaine 0.5% 5 mg with fentanyl 25 μg: 208.
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E Erhan
Regional anaesthesia in radical cystectomy: 236. (1 September, 2003)
R Cancian, L Cordella, R Droghetti, Palù M Palù

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Efficacy of modified glossopharyngeal nerve block in cancer and non-cancer pain: 3. (1 September, 2003)
Cerna J Cerná
Dual injection is better than single injection coracoid block: 19. (1 September, 2003)
Rodriguez J Rodríguez, Barcena M Bárcena
Weight gain during shoulder arthroscopy: a proxy for fluid absorption: 31. (1 September, 2003)
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Influence of local anaesthetic concentration on quality of sensory and motor blockade after subclavian brachial plexus anaesthesia: 43. (1 September, 2003)
T Barkas
Use of methadone as adjuvant in brachial plexus block: a randomised prospective study: 51. (1 September, 2003)
J C Tornero

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Local anaesthetic management and administration of atropine during endovascular reconstruction of internal carotid stenosis: 58. (1 September, 2003)
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Comparison of ropivacaine and lidocaine for intravenous regional anaesthesia: 90. (1 September, 2003)
N Cete
Comparison of meperidine %0.25 and lidocaine %0.5 in intravenous regional anaesthesia: 109. (1 September, 2003)
F Imani
Comparison of the effects of ropivacaine and neostigmine administrations for post-operative analgesia in axillary brachial plexus block procedures: 119. (1 September, 2003)
B Zencirci
Diaphragmatic excursion and respiratory function after the modified Raj’s technique of the infraclavicular plexus brachialis block: 131. (1 September, 2003)
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Pulmonary function changes after interscalene brachial plexus anaesthesia with 0.3% bupivacaine and 0.3% ropivacaine in patients with chronic renal failure: 150. (1 September, 2003)
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0.2% ropivacaine with or without clonidine for continuous femoral nerve block after major knee surgery: preliminary results: 164. (1 September, 2003)
A Casati
Continuous sciatic nerve block with 0.2% ropivacaine, 0.2% levobupivacaine or 0.125% levobupivacaine after foot surgery: a preliminary evaluation of analgesia efficacy: 165. (1 September, 2003)
A Casati
Is the continous sciatic nerve block (popliteal approach) more beneficial than general anesthesia for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery of the lower leg?: 175. (1 September, 2003)
M R Lange
A comparison of superficial versus deep cervical plexus block for carotid endarterectomy: a prospective, randomized study: 200. (1 September, 2003)
E Casaletti, Fracasso G, Carozzo
The safety and effectiveness of remifentanil/midazolam as an adjunct sedative for regional anaesthesia: 203. (1 September, 2003)
A Agritmis, S Karaca

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Effects of new local anesthetics on pregnant uterine contractility: 8. (1 September, 2003)
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A comparison of the electrocardiographic and hemodynamic cardiotoxic effects of bupivacaine and ropivacaine in pregnant rats: 9. (1 September, 2003)
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Recent advances in obstetric anesthesia practice for Caesarean section (CS) at the hospital for gynecology and obstetric in Postojna, Slovenia: 76. (1 September, 2003)
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Low dose of heavy bupivacaine for Cesarean section: 83. (1 September, 2003)
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Combined spinal and epidural anesthesia for Caesarean section: 108. (1 September, 2003)
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Skin to lumbar epidural space distance (SED) in the obstetric Greek population: 149. (1 September, 2003)
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Continuous wound irrigation with Ropivacaine or Diclofenac for postoperative analgesia after cesarean section: 169. (1 September, 2003)
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Evaluation of epidural analgesia with Neostigmine and Clonidine during labor: 173. (1 September, 2003)
P Creyf, F Roelants, S Marbaix, S Aunac, P Lavand’homme
The effect of adding bupivacaine to single intrathecal use of fentanyl for analgesia in the second stage of labor: 184. (1 September, 2003)
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Levobupivacaine versus ropivacaine in caesarian section: 229. (1 September, 2003)
A Boura
Sequential sensory testing during continuous infusion epidural analgesia in parturients: 250. (1 September, 2003)
P Mahon, M Duncan, K MC Keating

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A comparison of the quality of postoperative analgesia for total knee replacement surgery after three different types of anaesthesia: 46. (1 September, 2003)
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Comparison of patient controlled analgesia and continuous infusion with 0.2% ropivacaine in brachial plexus analgesia after hand surgery: 62. (1 September, 2003)
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Preoperative use of bupivacaine for microdiscectomy: 64. (1 September, 2003)
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Patient-controlled regional analgesia with ropivacaine after shoulder surgery: 69. (1 September, 2003)
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Intraperitoneal levobupivacaine alleviates postoperative pain after remifentanyl anaesthesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: 85. (1 September, 2003)
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A comparison of 0,12% ropivacaïne and bupivacaïne combined with sufentanil and clonidine for postoperative Patient Control Epidural Analgesia (PCEA) after major abdominal surgery: 87. (1 September, 2003)
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Double application of continuous ropivacaine for pain relief after iliac crest bone grafting for shoulder surgery: 96. (1 September, 2003)
A Dullenkopf
The preemptive analgesic effect of intravenous ketamine for lumbar spine surgery: 102. (1 September, 2003)
K Hwang
Femoral block minimizes postoperative pain in outpatient knee surgery: 127. (1 September, 2003)
J J Hvistendahl
Intrathecal clonidine in combination with bupivicaine for postoperative analgesia after hysterectomy: 128. (1 September, 2003)
M Albin, J Karovits, M Savvas, D Zamblera, B Nalla, R Ravula, A Hapgood, M Shanker

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Continuous epidural analgesia after vaginal hysterectomies ropivacaine vs levobupivacaine: 135. (1 September, 2003)
E Papadopoulou, Z Karali, K Spanopoulos, A Fileli, Ch Papageorgiou, E Ioannou
Patient-controlled epidural analgesia after anterior cruciate ligament repair: evaluation of adding sufentanil to 0.2% ropivacaine: 166. (1 September, 2003)
A Casati
Single perioperative wound infiltration with combination of Bupivacaine, Tramadol, and Tenoxicam for pain relief after cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia: 185. (1 September, 2003)
L Pirbudak
Can the preemptive wound infiltration with local anaesthetic (l-bupivacaine) reduce necessity of additional anaelgetics postoperative, after inguinal hernia repair?: 194. (1 September, 2003)
E Maurommati

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Comparison of caudal ropivacaine, ropivacaine plus ketamine and ropivacaine plus tramadol administration for postoperative analgesia in children: 205. (1 September, 2003)
Ozcengiz D Özcengiz
The effect of intraspinal bupivacaine plus morphine on postoperative pain relief during patient-controlled IV analgesia: 212. (1 September, 2003)
N Boztu
Patient-controlled epidural analgesia and continuous epidural analgesia for postoperative pain treatment after urologic surgery: 219. (1 September, 2003)
E Ozyuvaci
General anaesthesia versus epidural and general anaesthesia in radical cystectomy: 221. (1 September, 2003)
E Ozyuvaci, A Altan, T Karadeniz, Yucel M Yücel, Gurbuz S Gürbüz
Ropivacaine versus bupivacaine in radical prostatectomy: 222. (1 September, 2003)
E Ozyuvaci, A Altan, Yucel M Yücel, K Bayaz, Gurbuz S Gürbüz

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Effects of PGE1 on CPT in patients with postherpetic neuralgia: 57. (1 September, 2003)
A Fukuuchi
Peripheral nerve blockade for outpatients in otolaryngologic practice in cancer and non-cancer pain: 72. (1 September, 2003)
J Cerna, P Michalek
Short term peripheral neuromodulation trial via stimulating catheter in neuropathic pain treatment: 130. (1 September, 2003)
T Goroszeniuk
Anatomical study to determine optimal needle placement for preventing ischemic injury to the spinal cord during celiac plexus and splanchnic nerve blocks in retrocrural approach: 136. (1 September, 2003)
R Masuda
Transforaminal selective nerve root steroid injection in the radicular pain: 193. (1 September, 2003)
N Girgin, S Sahin
Specific electric acupuncture for the management of the central poststroke pain: 210. (1 September, 2003)
D Young Choi
The evaluation of central poststroke pain with infrared thermography: 211. (1 September, 2003)
S Kim

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A prostagrandin E2 receptor subtype EP1 receptor antagonist reduces hyperalgesia and allodynia as well as morphine in CCI rats: 91. (1 September, 2003)
H Kawahara
Adenosine prevents the development of acute opioid hyperalgesia in rats: 168. (1 September, 2003)
V Boulanger
The involvement of nitric oxide on the analgesic effect of tramadol: 196. (1 September, 2003)
D Dal, A Salman, E Salman, B Alper, Ü Aypar

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Epidural versus systemic postoperative analgesia in a group of 150 pediatric pacients: 13. (1 September, 2003)
C Tanase
Caudal levobupivacaine vs ropivacaine for postoperative analgesia in children: 33. (1 September, 2003)
E Sfyra
Multiple anaesthetic interventions in a child for thirty-four operations of plastic surgery: 35. (1 September, 2003)
E G Sfyra
Caudal ropivacaine plus neostigmine for postoperative analgesia in children: 36. (1 September, 2003)
E G Sfyra
Children and pressure in the epidural space: 44. (1 September, 2003)
R J Steur
Comparison of caudal tramadol and bupivacaine in paediatric lower abdominal surgery: 63. (1 September, 2003)
G U Sivrikaya
Comparison of the effects of two different dose regimens of marcaine on stress hormones and post-operative analgesia in caudal block: 124. (1 September, 2003)
B Zencirci

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