Serratus anterior plane block versus intercostal nerve block for postoperative analgesic effect after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: A randomized prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) and intercostal nerve block (ICNB) are attractive options for multimodal analgesia in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery, but which block is superior remains unclear.

Objective

The present study aimed to assess the effect of SAPB versus ICNB on reducing postoperative pain after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lobectomy.

Methods

This prospective, randomized, active-intervention-controlled, subject-assessor-blinded, single-center, parallel-group trial allocated 18- to 80-year-old patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists status I to III to receive either SAPB or ICNB in a 1:1 ratio. The primary outcome was numerical pain rating scale (NRS) scores during the first 24 hours postoperatively. T

SUBMITTER: Lee J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7717779 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature