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Erector Spinae Plane Block in Post-thoracotomy Pain Management: A Case Series.
Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Epidurals in esophagectomy: end of an era?Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Article
- Effect of erector spinae plane block on overall benefit of analgesia after esophagectomy: a randomized controlled trial protocol.Annals of medicine · 2025Article
- [Epidural Analgesia in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: Evidence and Practice].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2025Review
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Abstract
Post-thoracotomy pain management remains challenging, with thoracic epidurals traditionally considered the gold standard. Erector spinae plane blocks have emerged as a potential alternative, offering simplicity and a favorable safety profile. This case series presents three patients undergoing a hybrid Ivor Lewis esophagectomy who received erector spinae plane blocks for postoperative analgesia. Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane catheters were inserted pre-anesthesia, with infusions managed postoperatively based on individual pain scores. All patients achieved effective pain control, enabling early mobilization. This suggests erector spinae plane blocks as a viable option for post-thoracotomy pain management.
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