Comparing the quality of analgesia with ultrasound-guided pectoral nerve block and serratus anterior plane block II in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy: a randomised clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite the recent use of serratus anterior plane (SAP) and pectoral nerve (PECS) blocks for pain management following breast surgery, there are insufficient data comparing their analgesic benefits. This study aimed to compare the quality of analgesia for PECS and SAP blocks in patients having modified radical mastectomy (MRM).

Material and methods

This trial enrolled 50 adult female patients scheduled for MRM under anaesthesia. Patients were randomly allocated to two groups. After induction of anaesthesia, 25 patients received US-guided PECS II block, and 25 patients received US-guided SAP block. The primary outcome was the time to first analgesic request. Secondary outcomes included the total analgesic consumption and postoperative pain during the first 24 hou

SUBMITTER: Alshawadfy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10156570 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature