ArticleIndian journal of anaesthesia2020
Erector spinae versus paravertebral plane blocks in modified radical mastectomy: Randomised comparative study of the technique success rate among novice anaesthesiologists.
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- Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) versus paravertebral plane block (PVB) in managing post-operative pain in breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.World journal of surgical oncology · 2026Pooled it
- Regional analgesia techniques for postoperative pain after breast cancer surgery: a network meta-analysis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy of regional anesthesia techniques for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing major oncologic breast surgeries: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie · 2022Pooled it
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- Effects of rhomboid intercostal nerve, serratus anterior plane, and paravertebral block on the quality of recovery after breast cancer surgery: a randomized controlled clinical trial.BMC anesthesiology · 2025Trial
- Pain management after thoracotomy with dexamethasone and bupivacaine through a peripleural cather: a randomized controlled trial.BMC anesthesiology · 2024Trial
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- Efficacy of bi-level erector spinae plane block versus bi-level thoracic paravertebral block for postoperative analgesia in modified radical mastectomy: a prospective randomized comparative study.BMC anesthesiology · 2023Trial
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- Erector spinae plane block versus thoracic paravertebral block in pediatric patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a prospective randomized clinical trial.Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier)Trial
- Comparing the analgesic effect of the erector spinae plane block to the paravertebral block in breast cancer surgery.Gland surgery · 2026Article
- Application of nerve blocks in breast surgery: evolution and prospects from efficacy comparison to multidimensional assessment and precision application.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Review
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- Clinical Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pain Management After Breast Surgeries: A Narrative Review.Current pain and headache reports · 2025Review
- The Utility of Erector Spinae Plane Blocks in Breast Surgery: A Practical Review.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Review
- Paravertebral Block versus Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia and Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2025Review
- Comparative analysis of TPVB and ESPB for postoperative pain management in thoracic and breast surgeries.Future science OA · 2024Review
- Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) enhances hemodynamic stability decreasing analgesic requirements in surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRFs).World journal of emergency surgery : WJES · 2024Article
- Evaluating the Efficacy of the Erector Spinae Plane Block as a Supplementary Approach to Cardiac Anesthesia during Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Graft Surgery via Median Sternotomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Comparison of ultrasound-guided paravertebral block versus erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia after percutaneous nephrolithotomy - A randomised, double-blind, controlled study.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2023Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
aimsRegional analgesia may play a role in pain management during breast surgery. Ultrasound approach to paravertebral block may be challenging. This study compared success rates of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) versus parasagittal in-plane thoracic paravertebral block among senior anaesthesia residents in modified radical mastectomy.
methodsOne hundred and two female patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy were randomly categorized into PARA group receiving sagittal in-plane paravertebral block and ESPB group receiving erector spinae plane block. The block in the 1
resultsAll patients were females undergoing modified radical mastectomy. Success rate among residents was 100% in ESPB versus 77.8% in PARA group (
conclusionESPB may be a simple and safe alternative to parasagittal in-plane paravertebral block to provide postoperative analgesia in modified radical mastectomy especially in novice practitioners. It provides equivalent profile of postoperative analgesia with less time to perform the block.
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