Serratus anterior plane block and erector spinae plane block in postoperative analgesia in thoracotomy: A randomised controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Managing pain after thoracic surgery is crucial and the traditional methods have many adverse effects. We aimed to evaluate serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in acute pain control in thoracic cancer surgeries.

Methods

This randomised controlled, triple-blind study was performed on 90 patients, between 18 and 70 years old, scheduled for elective thoracic cancer surgery. Patients were allocated into three equal groups: Control group: received sham ESPB and sham SAPB. SAPB group received SAPB (20 ml bupivacaine 0.5%) and sham ESPB. ESBP group received ESPB (20 ml bupivacaine 0.5%) and sham SAPB.

Results

Postoperative morphine consumption was significantly lower in ESBP and SAPB groups than control group [ESPB (

SUBMITTER: Hassan ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8963236 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature