A Retrospective Analysis of Superficial Cervical Plexus Blockade for Children Undergoing Otologic Surgery.

ABSTRACT: Superficial cervical plexus blocks (SCPB) are well documented for anterior and lateral neck surgeries in adults. Their role in the pediatric population is less clear. Our objective was to determine whether superficial cervical plexus blockade reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in children undergoing otologic surgery. This single-center retrospective cohort study evaluated patients aged 1-18 years old undergoing cochlear implantation, tympanomastoidectomy, tympanoplasty, or myringoplasty via a postauricular incision over a 27-month period. Patients undergoing bilateral surgery, concurrent surgery (exclusive of myringotomy or endoscopic otologic procedures), or transcanal-only otologic procedures were excluded. The primary outcome was PONV as measured by antiemetic use or docum

SUBMITTER: Miller GC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11828746 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature