ArticleCureus2024
External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- External oblique intercostal plane block as an alternative to subcostal TAP block for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective randomized study.BMC anesthesiology · 2025Trial
- Enhanced recovery with bilateral external oblique intercostal block in elderly patients undergoing extensive abdominal surgery: a case report.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- External oblique intercostal plane block: A scoping review of anatomy, techniques, and clinical applications.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2026Review
- Efficacy of the external oblique intercostal plane block for postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic radical nephrectomy.Turkish journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Dexmedetomidine versus ketamine as adjuvants in external oblique intercostal plane block for post thoracotomy pain: a randomised trial.BMC anesthesiology · 2025Article
- Comparative effectiveness of TAP block, EOIP block, and standard care for postoperative analgesia in renal transplantation: a retrospective study.Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier)Article
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Abstract
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) and post-laminectomy syndrome (PLS) can pose significant therapeutic challenges, often refractory to conservative management. We present a case of a 52-year-old male with refractory CLBP and PLS who underwent spinal cord stimulation (SCS) lead placement, and subsequently developed chronic right anterior chest wall and upper abdominal pain. Despite using SCS and opioid therapy, the pain persisted until an ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal plane block (EOIPB) was administered, resulting in complete pain relief. This case highlights the efficacy of EOIPB in managing chronic post-surgical neuropathic pain, underscoring its potential as a valuable intervention in such cases.
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