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ArticleAnesthesiology research and practice2018

Ultrasound-Guided Combined Interscalene-Cervical Plexus Block for Surgical Anesthesia in Clavicular Fractures: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Onur Balaban, Turan Cihan Dülgeroğlu, Tayfun Aydın

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Article in Anesthesiology research and practice, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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Onur BalabanDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Dumlupinar University, Kutahya, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-0953-4191
Turan Cihan DülgeroğluDepartment of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, School of Medicine, Dumlupinar University, Kutahya, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-9661-5418
Tayfun AydınDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Dumlupinar University, Kutahya, Turkey.
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Abstract

objectiveWe aim to report our experiences regarding the implementation of the ultrasound-guided combined interscalene-cervical plexus block (CISCB) technique as a sole anesthesia method in clavicular fracture repair surgery. MATERIALS AND

methodsCharts of patients, who underwent clavicular fracture surgery through this technique, were reviewed retrospectively. We used an in-plane ultrasound-guided single-insertion, double-injection combined interscalene-cervical plexus block technique. During the performance of each block, the block areas were visualized by using a linear transducer, and the needles were advanced by using the in-plane technique. Block success and complication rates were evaluated. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: 12 patients underwent clavicular fracture surgery. Surgical regional anesthesia was achieved in 100% of blocks. None of the patients necessitated conversion to general anesthesia during surgery. There were no occurrences of acute complications.

conclusionsThe ultrasound-guided combined interscalene-cervical plexus block was a successful and effective regional anesthesia method in clavicular fracture repair. Prospective comparative studies would report the superiority of the regional technique over general anesthesia.

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