ArticleIndian journal of anaesthesia2022
A randomised prospective single-blind pilot study to compare the analgesic efficacy of thoracic epidural block and erector spinae plane block in breast cancer surgery.
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- Regional analgesia techniques for postoperative pain after breast cancer surgery: a network meta-analysis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2025Pooled it
- The Utility of Erector Spinae Plane Blocks in Breast Surgery: A Practical Review.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Review
- Comparative analysis of TPVB and ESPB for postoperative pain management in thoracic and breast surgeries.Future science OA · 2024Review
- Unlocking precision pain relief: The rise of fascial plane blocks in perioperative care: A commentary.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2024Article
- Comparative retrospective review of perioperative analgesia using ultrasound-guided programmed intermittent erector spinae plane block for video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy.BMC anesthesiology · 2023Article
- Functional outcomes and quality of recovery after anaesthesia and surgery - Outreaching towards protracted goals.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2022Article
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Abstract
Background and Aims: Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) is an effective analgesic technique for breast surgery, although it has many associated complications. Ultrasound (US)-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block requires less technical expertise, is safe and may be an alternative to TEA. We aimed to compare the efficacy of TEA with US-guided continuous ESP block for post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy (MRM) surgeries. Methods: Sixty-six female patients of age group 18-65 years, and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II, undergoing MRM surgeries were recruited. Patients received TEA in Group Ep and US-guided ESP block in Group Er, before induction of general anaesthesia. Both the groups received 0.2% ropivacaine 15 mL, followed by 5 mL.h Results: The mean duration of analgesia was 21.72 ± 4.73 hours in Ep group and 20.60 ± 5.77 hours in Er group ( Conclusion: US-guided ESP block can be used as safe and easy to perform alternative analgesic technique over thoracic epidural analgesia for peri-operative pain management in breast cancer surgeries.
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