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Ní Eochagáin A, Carolan S, Buggy DJ. Regional anaesthesia truncal blocks for acute postoperative pain and recovery: a narrative review. Br J Anaesth 2024; 132:1133-1145. [PMID: 38242803 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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Significant acute postoperative pain remains prevalent among patients who undergo truncal surgery and is associated with increased morbidity, prolonged patient recovery, and increased healthcare costs. The provision of high-quality postoperative analgesia is an important component of postoperative care, particularly within enhanced recovery programmes. Regional anaesthetic techniques have become increasingly prevalent within multimodal analgesic regimens and the widespread adoption of ultrasonography has facilitated the development of novel fascial plane blocks. The number of described fascial plane blocks has increased significantly over the past decade, leading to a burgeoning area of clinical investigation. Their applications are increasing, and truncal fascial plane blocks are increasingly recommended as part of procedure-specific guidelines. Some fascial plane blocks have been shown to be more efficacious than others, with favourable side-effect profiles compared with neuraxial analgesia, and are increasingly utilised in breast, thoracic, and other truncal surgery. However, use of these blocks is debated in regional anaesthesia circles because of limitations in our understanding of their mechanisms of action. This narrative review evaluates available evidence for the analgesic efficacy of the most commonly practised fascial plane blocks in breast, thoracic, and abdominal truncal surgery, in particular their efficacy compared with systemic analgesia, alternative blocks, and neuraxial techniques. We also highlight areas where investigations are ongoing and suggest priorities for original investigations.
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- Aisling Ní Eochagáin
- Department of Anaesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Mater University Hospital, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Mater University Hospital, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Mater University Hospital, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; Euro-Periscope, The ESA-IC Oncoanaesthesiology Research Group, Europe
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Singh NP, Makkar JK, Kuberan A, Guffey R, Uppal V. 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. Can J Anaesth 2022; 69:527-549. [PMID: 35102494 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-021-02183-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The optimal regional technique to control pain after breast cancer surgery remains unclear. We sought to synthesize available data from randomized controlled trials comparing pain-related outcomes following various regional techniques for major oncologic breast surgery. METHODS In a systematic review and network meta-analysis, we searched trials in PubMed, Embase Scopus, Medline, Cochrane Central and Google Scholar, from inception to 31 July 2020, for commonly used regional techniques. The primary outcome was the 24-hr resting pain score measured on a numerical rating score of 0-10. We used surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) to establish the probability of an intervention ranking highest. The analysis was performed using the Bayesian random effects model, and effect sizes are reported as 95% credible interval (Crl). We conducted cluster-rank analysis by combining 24-hr pain ranking with 24-hr opioid use or incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting. RESULTS Seventy-nine randomized controlled trials containing 11 different interventions in 5,686 patients were included. The SUCRA values of the interventions for 24-hr resting pain score were continuous paravertebral block (0.83), serratus anterior plane block (0.76), continuous wound infusion (0.76), single-level paravertebral block (0.68), erector spinae plane block (0.59), modified pectoral block (0.49), intercostal block (0.45), multilevel paravertebral block (0.41), wound infiltration (0.33), no intervention (0.12), and placebo (0.08). When compared with placebo, the continuous paravertebral block (mean difference, 1.26; 95% Crl, 0.43 to 2.12) and serratus anterior plane block (mean difference, 1.12; 95% Crl, 0.32 to 1.9) had the highest estimated probability of decreasing 24-hr resting pain scores. Cluster ranking analysis combining 24-hr resting pain scores and opioid use showed that most regional analgesia techniques were more effective than no intervention or placebo. Nevertheless, wound infiltration and continuous wound infusion may be the least effective active interventions for reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting. CONCLUSION Continuous paravertebral block and serratus anterior plane block had a high probability of reducing pain at 24 hr after major oncologic breast surgery. The certainty of evidence was moderate to very low. Future studies should compare different regional anesthesia techniques, including surgeon-administered techniques such as wound infiltration or catheters. Trials comparing active intervention with placebo are unlikely to change clinical practice. STUDY REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD42020198244); registered 19 October 2020.
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- Narinder Pal Singh
- Department of Anaesthesia, MMIMSR, MM (DU), Mullana-Ambala, Ambala, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Anesthesia, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health Authority and Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada.
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Preoperative Paravertebral Block and Chronic Pain after Breast Cancer Surgery: A Double-blind Randomized Trial. Anesthesiology 2021; 135:1091-1103. [PMID: 34618889 DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000003989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The effectiveness of paravertebral block in preventing chronic pain after breast surgery remains controversial. The primary hypothesis of this study was that paravertebral block reduces the incidence of chronic pain 3 months after breast cancer surgery. METHODS In this prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study, 380 women undergoing partial or complete mastectomy with or without lymph node dissection were randomized to receive preoperative paravertebral block with either 0.35 ml/kg 0.75% ropivacaine (paravertebral group) or saline (control group). Systemic multimodal analgesia was administered in both groups. The primary endpoint was the incidence of chronic pain with a visual analogue scale (VAS) score greater than or equal to 3 out of 10, 3 months after surgery. The secondary outcomes were acute pain, analgesic consumption, nausea and vomiting, chronic pain at 6 and 12 months, neuropathic pain, pain interference, anxiety, and depression. RESULTS Overall, 178 patients received ropivacaine, and 174 received saline. At 3 months, chronic pain was reported in 93 of 178 (52.2%) and 83 of 174 (47.7%) patients in the paravertebral and control groups, respectively (odds ratio, 1.20 [95% CI, 0.79 to 1.82], P = 0.394). At 6 and 12 months, chronic pain occurred in 104 of 178 (58.4%) versus 79 of 174 (45.4%) and 105 of 178 (59.0%) versus 93 of 174 (53.4%) patients in the paravertebral and control groups, respectively. Greater acute postoperative pain was observed in the control group 0 to 2 h (area under the receiver operating characteristics curve at rest, 4.3 ± 2.8 vs. 2.9 ± 2.8 VAS score units × hours, P < 0.001) and when maximal in this interval (3.8 ± 2.1 vs. 2.5 ± 2.5, P < 0.001) but not during any other interval. Postoperative morphine use was 73% less in the paravertebral group (odds ratio, 0.272 [95% CI, 0.171 to 0.429]; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Paravertebral block did not reduce the incidence of chronic pain after breast surgery. Paravertebral block did result in less immediate postoperative pain, but there were no other significant differences in postoperative outcomes. EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE
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Abdel-Wahab AH, Gegres AK, Hamed R, Abdellatif MM. Fentanyl versus dexamethasone or both as adjuvants to bupivacaine in an ultrasound-guided paravertebral block in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy: a randomized double-blind clinical study. Minerva Anestesiol 2021; 88:129-136. [PMID: 34527408 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.21.15800-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the effect of dexamethasone added to fentanyl and bupivacaine with the effect of either dexamethasone or fentanyl alone when combined with bupivacaine.in the thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB). METHODS Sixty female patients (aged 18-60 years), scheduled for modified radical mastectomy were enrolled. Patients received preoperative unilateral paravertebral block using 0.3ml/kg of 0.5% bupivacaine combined with 8 mg dexamethasone (Group I), 1 μg/kg fentanyl (Group II), or 8 mg dexamethasone + 1 μg/kg fentanyl (Group III). The study drugs were diluted with normal saline 0.9% up to 25ml volume. The primary outcome was the time to first postoperative analgesics request, Secondary outcomes were total analgesic consumption, verbal rating pain scale (VRS) over the first 24 hours postoperatively, hemodynamic parameters, and adverse effects. RESULTS The time to first analgesic request for intravenous (IV) nalbuphine was longer in group II (15.75 ± 0.9 h, P < 0.001) than group I (10.45±1.1 h, P < 0.001), while no patients requested it in group III (P < 0.001). The total analgesic consumption of IV nalbuphine was lower in group II (8.6 ± 3.5mg, P=0.04) than group I (11.3 ± 2.1mg), with a significant difference between group II and III (P < 0.001). From the 8th till the 24th hours postoperatively, patients in group III showed the significantly lowest median VAS scores, followed by patients in group II (P < 0.001) and lastly patients in group I. There were no significant adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS Dexamethasone and fentanyl Combination enhances the analgesic effect of bupivacaine in TPVB.
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- Amani H Abdel-Wahab
- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Department, Faculty of medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt -
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Department, Faculty of medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Department, Faculty of medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Department, Faculty of medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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Rao F, Wang Z, Chen X, Liu L, Qian B, Guo Y. Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block Enhances the Quality of Recovery After Modified Radical Mastectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pain Res 2021; 14:2563-2570. [PMID: 34456586 PMCID: PMC8385420 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s325627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Purpose Ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) has become increasingly popular for postoperative analgesia after breast surgery. We designed this prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to test the hypothesis that TPVB is superior to placebo in improving the patient quality of recovery following modified radical mastectomy. Patients and Methods Sixty-eight female patients undergoing elective unilateral modified radical mastectomy were enrolled. Patients were randomized to receive preoperative ultrasound-guided TPVB with 0.5% ropivacaine (TPVB group, n=34) or 0.9% saline (Control group, n=34). The primary outcome was quality of recovery, measured 24 h after surgery using the 40-item Quality of recovery questionnaire (QoR-40). Secondary outcomes were the area under the curve of the visual analog scale pain scores over 24 h, postoperative 24-h morphine consumption, time to first rescue analgesia, length of post-anesthesia care unit stay, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and patient satisfaction. Results The global QoR-40 score 24 h postoperatively (median [interquartile range]) was 173 [170-177] in the TPVB group and 161 [160-164] in the control group (P<0.001), respectively, with a median difference (95% confidence interval) of 11 (9-14). Compared with the control group, preoperative TPVB decreased the area under the curve of the visual analog scale pain scores over 24 h, reduced postoperative 24-h morphine consumption, prolonged the time to first rescue analgesia, shortened the length of post-anesthesia care unit stay, lessened postoperative nausea and vomiting, and improved the patient satisfaction. Conclusion A single preoperative injection of TPVB with ropivacaine enhances the quality of recovery and postoperative analgesia in patients following modified radical mastectomy.
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- Fudong Rao
- Department of Anesthesiology, People's Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Longyan First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Longyan, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Hematology and Pediatrics, People's Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, People's Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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Acute pain after serratus anterior plane or thoracic paravertebral blocks for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A noninferiority randomised trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2021; 38:S97-S105. [PMID: 34170884 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Serratus anterior plane blocks (SAPBs) and thoracic paravertebral blocks (TPVBs) can both be used for video-assisted thoracic surgery. However, it remains unknown whether the analgesic efficacy of a SAPB is comparable to that of a TPVB. OBJECTIVE We tested the primary hypothesis that SAPBs provide noninferior analgesia compared with TPVBs for video-assisted thoracic surgery. DESIGN A noninferiority randomised trial. SETTING Shanghai Chest Hospital, between August 2018 and November 2018. PATIENTS Ninety patients scheduled for video-assisted thoracic lobectomy or segmentectomy were randomised. Patients were excluded if they were unable to perform the visual analogue pain scale, or surgery was converted to thoracotomy. INTERVENTIONS Blocks were performed after induction of general anaesthesia. The three groups were paravertebral blocks (n = 30); serratus anterior plane blocks (n = 29); and general anaesthesia alone (n = 30). PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES Visual analogue pain scores (0 to 10 cm) at rest and while coughing, and Prince-Henry pain scores (0 to 4 points) were used to assess postoperative analgesia at 2, 24 and 48 h after surgery. We assessed the noninferiority of SAPBs with TPVBs on all three primary pain outcomes using a delta of 1 cm or one point as appropriate. RESULTS The mean difference (95% confidence intervals) in visual analogue scores between the SAPBs and TPVBs was -0.04 (-0.10 to 0.03) cm at rest, -0.22 (-0.43 to -0.01) cm during coughing and -0.10 (-0.25 to 0.05) for Prince-Henry pain scores. As the upper limit of the confidence intervals were less than 1 (all P < 0.001), noninferiority was claimed for all three primary outcomes. Compared with general anaesthesia alone, the VAS scores at rest and while coughing, and the Prince-Henry pain scores for the two blocks were significantly lower during the initial 2 h after surgery. CONCLUSIONS Serratus anterior plane blocks are quicker and easier to perform than paravertebral blocks and provide comparable analgesia in patients having video-assisted thoracic surgery. Both blocks provided analgesia that was superior to general anaesthesia alone during the initial 2 h after surgery. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, identifier: ChiCTR1800017671.
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Chhabra A, Roy Chowdhury A, Prabhakar H, Subramaniam R, Arora MK, Srivastava A, Kalaivani M. Paravertebral anaesthesia with or without sedation versus general anaesthesia for women undergoing breast cancer surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021; 2:CD012968. [PMID: 33629404 PMCID: PMC8521097 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012968.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. Surgical removal of the cancer is the mainstay of treatment; however, tumour handling during surgery can cause microscopic dissemination of tumour cells and disease recurrence. The body's hormonal response to surgery (stress response) and general anaesthesia may suppress immunity, promoting tumour dissemination. Paravertebral anaesthesia numbs the site of surgery, provides good analgesia, and blunts the stress response, minimising the need for general anaesthesia. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of paravertebral anaesthesia with or without sedation compared to general anaesthesia in women undergoing breast cancer surgery, with important outcomes of quality of recovery, postoperative pain at rest, and mortality. SEARCH METHODS On 6 April 2020, we searched the Specialised Register of the Cochrane Breast Cancer Group (CBCG); CENTRAL (latest issue), in the Cochrane Library; MEDLINE (via OvidSP); Embase (via OvidSP); the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) search portal; and ClinicalTrials.gov for all prospectively registered and ongoing trials. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) conducted in adult women undergoing breast cancer surgery in which paravertebral anaesthesia with or without sedation was compared to general anaesthesia. We did not include studies in which paravertebral anaesthesia was given as an adjunct to general anaesthesia and then this was compared to use of general anaesthesia. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently extracted details of trial methods and outcome data from eligible trials. When data could be pooled, analyses were performed on an intention-to-treat basis, and the random-effects model was used if there was heterogeneity. When data could not be pooled, the synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) approach was applied. The GRADE approach was used to assess the certainty of evidence for each outcome. MAIN RESULTS Nine studies (614 participants) were included in the review. All were RCTs of parallel design, wherein female patients aged > 18 years underwent breast cancer surgery under paravertebral anaesthesia or general anaesthesia. None of the studies assessed quality of recovery in the first three postoperative days using a validated questionnaire; most assessed factors affecting quality of recovery such as postoperative analgesic use, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), hospital stay, ambulation, and patient satisfaction. Paravertebral anaesthesia may reduce the 24-hour postoperative analgesic requirement (odds ratio (OR) 0.07, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.01 to 0.34; 5 studies, 305 participants; low-certainty evidence) compared to general anaesthesia. Heterogeneity (I² = 70%) was attributed to the fixed dose of opioids and non-steroidal analgesics administered postoperatively in one study (70 participants), masking a difference in analgesic requirements between groups. Paravertebral anaesthesia probably reduces the incidence of PONV (OR 0.16, 95% CI 0.08 to 0.30; 6 studies, 324 participants; moderate-certainty evidence), probably results in a shorter hospital stay (mean difference (MD) -79.39 minutes, 95% CI -107.38 to -51.40; 3 studies, 174 participants; moderate-certainty evidence), and probably reduces time to ambulation compared to general anaesthesia (SWiM analysis): percentages indicate vote counting based on direction of effect (100%, 95% CI 51.01% to 100%; P = 0.125; 4 studies, 375 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). Paravertebral anaesthesia probably results in higher patient satisfaction (MD 5.52 points, 95% CI 1.30 to 9.75; 3 studies, 129 participants; moderate-certainty evidence) on a 0 to 100 scale 24 hours postoperatively compared to general anaesthesia. Postoperative pain at rest and on movement was assessed at 2, 6, and 24 postoperative hours on a 0 to 10 visual analogue scale (VAS). Four studies (224 participants) found that paravertebral anaesthesia as compared to general anaesthesia probably reduced pain at 2 postoperative hours (MD -2.95, 95% CI -3.37 to -2.54; moderate-certainty evidence). Five studies (324 participants) found that paravertebral anaesthesia may reduce pain at rest at 6 hours postoperatively (MD -1.54, 95% CI -3.20 to 0.11; low-certainty evidence). Five studies (278 participants) found that paravertebral anaesthesia may reduce pain at rest at 24 hours postoperatively (MD -1.19, 95% CI -2.27 to -0.10; low-certainty evidence). Differences in the methods of two studies (119 participants) and addition of clonidine to the local anaesthetic in two studies (109 participants), respectively, contributed to the heterogeneity (I² = 96%) observed for these two outcomes. Two studies (130 participants) found that paravertebral anaesthesia may reduce pain on movement at 6 hours (MD-2.57, 95% CI -3.97 to -1.17) and at 24 hours (MD -2.12, 95% CI -4.80 to 0.55; low-certainty evidence). Heterogeneity (I² = 96%) was observed for both outcomes and could be due to methodological differences between studies. None of the studies reported mortality related to the anaesthetic technique. Eight studies (574 participants) evaluated adverse outcomes with paravertebral anaesthesia: epidural spread (0.7%), minor bleeding (1.4%), pleural puncture not associated with pneumothorax (0.3%), and Horner's syndrome (7.1%). These complications were self-limiting and resolved without treatment. No data are available on disease-free survival, chronic pain, and quality of life. Blinding of personnel or participants was not possible in any study, as a regional anaesthetic technique was compared to general anaesthesia. Risk of bias was judged to be serious, as seven studies had concerns of selection bias and three of detection bias. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Moderate-certainty evidence shows that paravertebral anaesthesia probably reduces PONV, hospital stay, postoperative pain (at 2 hours), and time to ambulation and results in greater patient satisfaction on the first postoperative day compared to general anaesthesia. Paravertebral anaesthesia may also reduce postoperative analgesic use and postoperative pain at 6 and 24 hours at rest and on movement based on low-certainty evidence. However, RCTs using validated questionnaires are needed to confirm these results. Adverse events observed with paravertebral anaesthesia are rare.
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- Anjolie Chhabra
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Hamed IG, Fawaz AA, Rabie AH, El Aziz AEAAA, Ashoor TM. Ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block vs pectoral nerve block for postoperative analgesia after modified radical mastectomy. AIN-SHAMS JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY 2020; 12:30. [DOI: 10.1186/s42077-020-00081-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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AbstractBackgroundThoracic paravertebral block may be used for analgesia after breast surgery. Ultrasound can be used during the whole technique of paravertebral block to increase success rate and decrease its complications. As well, pectoral nerve block is now used for pain relief after modified radical mastectomy with or without axillary clearance.ObjectiveTo compare thoracic paravertebral block and pectoral nerve block for postoperative analgesia after modified radical mastectomyMethodsThe study was performed over 30 female patients that were randomly divided into 2 groups with 15 patients in group A for thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) and 15 in group B for pectoral nerve block (PECS) with injection of total 20 ml bupivacaine 0.25% in each block. Outcome measures of the study are postoperative analgesia duration (time to first rescue analgesia (0.5 mg/kg pethidine) after administration of block) and total analgesic dose in 24 h after surgery and postoperative pain which will be assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS, 0–10 as 0 = no pain and 10 = worst imaginable pain). The vital signs and pain score will be recorded at 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, and 24 h after surgery.ResultsOur study showed decrease in systolic blood in PVB group immediately postoperative and in the first 6 h postoperative withpvalue < 0.05. Less time to perform the block in PECS group withpvalue < 0.001. Less VAS score in PECS group with statistically significant difference between groups at 1 h, 2 h, and 4 h. More time is needed for the 1st requested rescue analgesia in PECS group withpvalue < 0.05. Patients in the PECS group received less total dose of pethidine with apvalue < 0.05ConclusionThe PECS can be effectively and safely used, provides better relief of pain and less hemodynamic changes compared with the TPVB, and reduces postoperative analgesic consumption. Therefore, the PECS can be used safely for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing breast surgeries with axillary dissection.
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Lepot A, Elia N, Tramèr MR, Rehberg B. Preventing pain after breast surgery: A systematic review with meta-analyses and trial-sequential analyses. Eur J Pain 2020; 25:5-22. [PMID: 32816362 DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review was to indirectly compare the efficacy of any intervention, administered perioperatively, on acute and persistent pain after breast surgery. DATABASES AND DATA TREATMENT We searched for randomized trials comparing analgesic interventions with placebo or no treatment in patients undergoing breast surgery under general anaesthesia. Primary outcome was intensity of acute pain (up to 6 hr postoperatively). Secondary outcomes were cumulative 24-hr morphine consumption, incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and chronic pain. We used an original three-step approach. First, meta-analyses were performed when data from at least three trials could be combined; secondly, trial sequential analyses were used to separate conclusive from unclear evidence. And thirdly, the quality of evidence was rated with GRADE. RESULTS Seventy-three trials (5,512 patients) tested loco-regional blocks (paravertebral, pectoralis), local anaesthetic infiltrations, oral gabapentinoids or intravenous administration of glucocorticoids, lidocaine, N-methyl-D-aspartate antagonists or alpha2 agonists. With paravertebral blocks, pectoralis blocks and glucocorticoids, there was conclusive evidence of a clinically relevant reduction in acute pain (visual analogue scale > 1.0 cm). With pectoralis blocks, and gabapentinoids, there was conclusive evidence of a reduction in the cumulative 24-hr morphine consumption (> 30%). With paravertebral blocks and glucocorticoids, there was conclusive evidence of a relative reduction in the incidence of PONV of 70%. For chronic pain, insufficient data were available. CONCLUSIONS Mainly with loco-regional blocks, there is conclusive evidence of a reduction in acute pain intensity, morphine consumption and PONV incidence after breast surgery. For rational decision making, data on chronic pain are needed. SIGNIFICANCE This quantitative systematic review compares eight interventions, published across 73 trials, to prevent pain after breast surgery, and grades their degree of efficacy. The most efficient interventions are paravertebral blocks, pectoralis blocks and glucocorticoids, with moderate to low evidence for the blocks. Intravenous lidocaine and alpha2 agonists are efficacious to a lesser extent, but with a higher level of evidence. Data for chronic pain are lacking.
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- Ariane Lepot
- Division of Anaesthesiology, Department of Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Anaesthesiology, Department of Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.,Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Anaesthesiology, Department of Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Anaesthesiology, Department of Anaesthesiology, Pharmacology, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Jacobs A, Lemoine A, Joshi GP, Van de Velde M, Bonnet F. PROSPECT guideline for oncological breast surgery: a systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management recommendations. Anaesthesia 2020; 75:664-673. [PMID: 31984479 PMCID: PMC7187257 DOI: 10.1111/anae.14964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Analgesic protocols used to treat pain after breast surgery vary significantly. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the available literature on this topic and develop recommendations for optimal pain management after oncological breast surgery. A systematic review using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis guidance with procedure-specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) methodology was undertaken. Randomised controlled trials assessing postoperative pain using analgesic, anaesthetic or surgical interventions were identified. Seven hundred and forty-nine studies were found, of which 53 randomised controlled trials and nine meta-analyses met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. Quantitative analysis suggests that dexamethasone and gabapentin reduced postoperative pain. The use of paravertebral blocks also reduced postoperative pain scores, analgesia consumption and the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Intra-operative opioid requirements were documented to be lower when a pectoral nerves block was performed, which also reduced postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption. We recommend basic analgesics (i.e. paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) administered pre-operatively or intra-operatively and continued postoperatively. In addition, pre-operative gabapentin and dexamethasone are also recommended. In major breast surgery, a regional anaesthetic technique such as paravertebral block or pectoral nerves block and/or local anaesthetic wound infiltration may be considered for additional pain relief. Paravertebral block may be continued postoperatively using catheter techniques. Opioids should be reserved as rescue analgesics in the postoperative period. Research is needed to evaluate the role of novel regional analgesic techniques such as erector spinae plane or retrolaminar plane blocks combined with basic analgesics in an enhanced recovery setting.
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- A. Jacobs
- Department of Cardiovascular SciencesKULeuven and University Hospital LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
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- Service d'Anesthésie – Réanimation et Médecine Péri‐opératoireHopital TenonAPHPParis, France/Médecine‐Sorbonne UniversitéParisFrance
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain ManagementUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallasTXUSA
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- Department of Cardiovascular SciencesKULeuven and University Hospital LeuvenLeuvenBelgium
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- Service d'Anesthésie – Réanimation et Médecine Péri‐opératoireHopital TenonAPHPParis, France/Médecine‐Sorbonne UniversitéParisFrance
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Gayraud G, Le Graverend S, Beguinot M, Pereira B, Dualé C. Analgesic and opioid-sparing effects of single-shot preoperative paravertebral block for radical mastectomy with immediate reconstruction: A retrospective study with propensity-adjusted analysis. Surg Oncol 2020; 34:103-108. [PMID: 32891313 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2020.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Before radical mastectomy with immediate latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction, single-shot paravertebral block (PVB) can be added to general anesthesia to improve analgesia. As this technique was introduced in 2014 in our centre, our aim was to retrospectively assess its clinical effects. METHODS Among 175 patients who underwent surgery over four years (40 receiving PVB), we studied the intra-operatively administered doses of opioids and vasopressors, postoperative pain as estimated by a composite score based on the intensity scores for maximum postoperative pain and the amounts of analgesic drugs, and the report of postoperative nausea/vomiting (PONV). The effect of PVB on these outcomes was tested by propensity-matched comparisons, after a propensity score based on the patient's age, body mass index, ASA and Apfel scores, was calculated. Depending on the outcomes, results are expressed as odds ratios (OR) or regression coefficients (RC), with their 95% confidence interval limits. RESULTS PVB reduced the doses of intraoperative opioids (OR for comparisons between the 2nd and 3rd tercile to the 1st tercile, respectively: 0.39 (0.21; 0.67) and 0.10 (0.05; 0.21)). It increased the doses of intraoperative vasopressors (CR = 1.94 (0.89; 2.93). It reduced the composite score for postoperative pain (CR = -0.80 (-1.04; -0.56), and the occurrence of PONV (OR = 0.21 (0.14; 0.37). CONCLUSIONS Despite a higher risk of intraoperative hypotension, single-shot PVB seems to markedly improve postoperative analgesia and reduce the amounts of opioids. This could offer many clinical advantages in this type of cancer surgery.
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- Guillaume Gayraud
- Centre Jean-Perrin, Anesthésie-Réanimation, Clermont-Ferrand, France; Centre Jean-Perrin, Délégation Recherche Clinique & Innovations, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Direction de La Recherche Clinique et des Innovations, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Centre de Pharmacologie Clinique, Clermont-Ferrand, France; INSERM, CIC1405 & U1107, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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Altıparmak B, Korkmaz Toker M, Uysal AI, Dere Ö, Uğur B. Evaluation of ultrasound-guided rhomboid intercostal nerve block for postoperative analgesia in breast cancer surgery: a prospective, randomized controlled trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2020; 45:277-282. [DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2019-101114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Revised: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background and objectivesMastectomy has many potential sources of pain. Rhomboid intercostal block (RIB) is a recently described plane block. The primary hypothesis of the study is that ultrasound-guided RIB combined with general anesthesia would accelerate global quality of recovery scores of patients following mastectomy surgery. Secondary hypothesis is that RIB would reduce postoperative opioid consumption, pain scores, and the need for rescue analgesia.MethodsPatients aged between 18 and 70 years, with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I–II and scheduled for an elective unilateral modified radical mastectomy surgery with axillary lymph node dissection were enrolled to the study. Following endotracheal intubation, patients were randomly allocated into two groups. Patients in the first group (group R) received ultrasound-guided RIB with 30 mL 0.25% bupivacaine. In the control group (group C), no block intervention was applied. All patients received intravenous dexamethasone 8 mg, dexketoprofen trometamol 50 mg intraoperatively and tramadol 1 mg/kg 30 min before the end of surgery for postoperative analgesia. All patients received intravenous morphine patient-controlled analgesia device at the arrival to the recovery room.ResultsThe descriptive variables of the patients were comparable between group R and group C. Mean quality of recovery-40 score at 24 hours was 164.8±3.9 in group R and 153.5±5.2 in group C (mean difference 11.4 (95% CI 8.8 to 13.9; p<0.001). At 24th hour, median morphine consumption was 5 mg (IQR 4–7 mg) in group R and 10 mg (IQR 8–13 mg) in group C, p<0.001. Intraoperative fentanyl administration, pain scores and the need for rescue postoperative analgesia was similar between groups.ConclusionsIn the current study, ultrasound-guided RIB promoted enhanced recovery and decreased opioid consumption after mastectomy surgery.Trial registration numberACTRN12619000879167.
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Govil N, Naithani M, Ravi B, Sharda P, Tripathi M, Bhardwaj BB. A randomized single-blinded, parallel-arm group feasibility trial evaluating role of pectoral nerve block on serum vascular endothelial growth factor levels in patients undergoing unilateral modified radical mastectomy. Med Gas Res 2020; 10:179-184. [PMID: 33380585 PMCID: PMC8092146 DOI: 10.4103/2045-9912.299465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Metastatic breast cancer cells carry adult and neonatal variants of NaV1.5 voltage-gated activated Na+ channels involved in cell invasion. We hypothesize that instilling lignocaine near the surgical field to anesthetize the pectoral nerves for analgesia will decrease angiogenesis by blocking voltage-gated activated Na+ channels. Twenty patients undergoing unilateral modified radical mastectomy were randomized in a single-blinded, parallel-arm group feasibility pilot study in two groups. In Group I a catheter was placed between the pectoralis major and minor muscle under direct vision before skin closure. Ten milliliters of 2% lignocaine was given as an initial bolus followed by 10 mL of 2% lignocaine every 8 hours up to 24 hours. Group II did not receive any regional block. Primary measure outcomes were pre and postoperative changes in levels of vascular endothelial growth factor. Secondary outcomes were postoperative pain scores and total rescue analgesia used. Nine patients in each group were analyzed. Baseline demographic data of all females were similar with respect to age, body mass, height and duration of anesthesia. Postoperative mean serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor were decreased by 46.60% from baseline in Group I, while were increased by 84.27% as compared to preoperative values in Group II. Postoperative average pain scores were less in Group I. Postoperative rescue analgesia in 24 hours in Group I was lower than that in Group II. There was no postoperative adverse event related to catheter or lignocaine administration at given doses. Instilling lignocaine to block pectoral nerves provides better postoperative analgesia and decreases a marker of angiogenesis. The study protocol was approved by the Institutional Ethical Committee of the Tertiary Centre (All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh India) (No. AIIMS/IEC/19/1002) on August 9, 2019, and the larger expansion trial was prospectively registered on Clinical Trial Registry India (No. CTRI/2020/01/022784) on January 15, 2020.
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- Nishith Govil
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Dehradun, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Breast Cancer Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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- Department of Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India
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Sessler DI, Pei L, Huang Y, Fleischmann E, Marhofer P, Kurz A, Mayers DB, Meyer-Treschan TA, Grady M, Tan EY, Ayad S, Mascha EJ, Buggy DJ. Recurrence of breast cancer after regional or general anaesthesia: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2019; 394:1807-1815. [PMID: 31645288 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(19)32313-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 217] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Three perioperative factors impair host defence against recurrence during cancer surgery: the surgical stress response, use of volatile anaesthetic, and opioids for analgesia. All factors are ameliorated by regional anaesthesia-analgesia. We tested the primary hypothesis that breast cancer recurrence after potentially curative surgery is lower with regional anaesthesia-analgesia using paravertebral blocks and the anaesthetic propofol than with general anaesthesia with the volatile anaesthetic sevoflurane and opioid analgesia. A second hypothesis was that regional anaesthesia-analgesia reduces persistent incisional pain. METHODS We did a randomised controlled trial at 13 hospitals in Argentina, Austria, China, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, and the USA. Women (age <85 years) having potentially curative primary breast cancer resections were randomised by computer to either regional anaesthesia-analgesia (paravertebral blocks and propofol) or general anaesthesia (sevoflurane) and opioid analgesia. The primary outcome was local or metastatic breast cancer recurrence. The secondary outcome was incisional pain at 6 months and 12 months. Primary analyses were done under intention-to-treat principles. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT00418457. The study was stopped after a preplanned futility boundary was crossed. FINDINGS Between Jan 30, 2007, and Jan 18, 2018, 2132 women were enrolled to the study, of whom 24 were excluded before surgery. 1043 were assigned to regional anaesthesia-analgesia and 1065 were allocated to general anaesthesia. Baseline characteristics were well balanced between study groups. Median follow-up was 36 (IQR 24-49) months. Among women assigned regional anaesthesia-analgesia, 102 (10%) recurrences were reported, compared with 111 (10%) recurrences among those allocated general anaesthesia (hazard ratio 0·97, 95% CI 0·74-1·28; p=0·84). Incisional pain was reported by 442 (52%) of 856 patients assigned to regional anaesthesia-analgesia and 456 (52%) of 872 patients allocated to general anaesthesia at 6 months, and by 239 (28%) of 854 patients and 232 (27%) of 852 patients, respectively, at 12 months (overall interim-adjusted odds ratio 1·00, 95% CI 0·85-1·17; p=0·99). Neuropathic breast pain did not differ by anaesthetic technique and was reported by 87 (10%) of 859 patients assigned to regional anaesthesia-analgesia and 89 (10%) of 870 patients allocated to general anaesthesia at 6 months, and by 57 (7%) of 857 patients and 57 (7%) of 854 patients, respectively, at 12 months. INTERPRETATION In our study population, regional anaesthesia-analgesia (paravertebral block and propofol) did not reduce breast cancer recurrence after potentially curative surgery compared with volatile anaesthesia (sevoflurane) and opioids. The frequency and severity of persistent incisional breast pain was unaffected by anaesthetic technique. Clinicians can use regional or general anaesthesia with respect to breast cancer recurrence and persistent incisional pain. FUNDING Sisk Healthcare Foundation (Ireland), Eccles Breast Cancer Research Fund, British Journal of Anaesthesia International, College of Anaesthetists of Ireland, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Science Fund for Junior Faculty 2016, Central Bank of Austria, and National Healthcare Group.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Analgesics, Opioid/adverse effects
- Analgesics, Opioid/therapeutic use
- Anesthesia, Conduction/adverse effects
- Anesthesia, Conduction/methods
- Anesthesia, General/adverse effects
- Anesthesia, General/methods
- Anesthetics, Inhalation/adverse effects
- Breast Neoplasms/pathology
- Breast Neoplasms/surgery
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Kaplan-Meier Estimate
- Lymphatic Metastasis
- Mastectomy/methods
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Grading
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/etiology
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/prevention & control
- Neoplasm Staging
- Nerve Block/methods
- Pain, Postoperative/prevention & control
- Sevoflurane/adverse effects
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- Daniel I Sessler
- Department of Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute and Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Anaesthesia, General Intensive Care and Pain Management, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Anaesthesia, General Intensive Care and Pain Management, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute and Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of General Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Institute and Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute and Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of Regional Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Institute and Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute and Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of Regional Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Institute and Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute and Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of Regional Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Institute and Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Anesthesiology Institute and Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Anesthesiology Institute and Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Mater University Hospital, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Santonastaso DP, de Chiara A, Russo E, Musetti G, Lucchi L, Sibilio A, Maltoni R, Gamberini E, Fusari M, Agnoletti V. Single shot ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block for opioid-free radical mastectomy: a prospective observational study. J Pain Res 2019; 12:2701-2708. [PMID: 31571975 PMCID: PMC6750160 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s211944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background General anesthesia (GA) is the most commonly used anesthesiological technique for radical mastectomy operations and can be associated with loco-regional anesthesia techniques. The aim of our study, carried out on 51 patients, was to assess the effectiveness of thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) associated with GA, or as a sole anesthesiological technique for postoperative pain control and for the reduction of intra and postoperative opioids consumption. Materials and methods Fifty-one patients with neoplastic breast disease and elected as candidates for radical mastectomy were included in the study. The primary outcomes for this study were intra and postoperative opioid consumption and postoperative pain intensity. In 37 patients, TPVB was associated with GA while in 14 patients it was used as the sole anesthesiological technique. Data are reported as mean with standard deviation median with interquartile range, number, and percentage, depending on the underlying distribution. Results We did not use intra or postoperative opioids for any patient and the Numeric Rate Scale, assessed at time 0, at the end of the surgery, and 2, 6, 12, and 24 hrs after surgery, was >3 in seven patients only. Conclusions This study aims to show how TPVB can be used to carry out radical mastectomy procedures so that intra and postoperative opioids use can be avoided. In our study, TPVB was used in total mastectomy procedures in association with GA or as the sole anesthesiological technique, without the intra and postoperative use of opioids and with a significant reduction of local anesthetic dosages compared to those reported in the existing literature.
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, AUSL Romagna, M. Bufalini Hospital, Cesena 47521, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, AUSL Romagna, M. Bufalini Hospital, Cesena 47521, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, AUSL Romagna, M. Bufalini Hospital, Cesena 47521, Italy
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- Day Surgery - Breast Unit, AUSL Romagna, M. Bufalini Hospital, Cesena 47521, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, AUSL Romagna, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna 48121, Italy
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- Breast Cancer Unit, Department of Medical Oncology, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola 47014, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, AUSL Romagna, M. Bufalini Hospital, Cesena 47521, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, AUSL Romagna, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna 48121, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, AUSL Romagna, M. Bufalini Hospital, Cesena 47521, Italy
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Schreiber KL, Belfer I, Miaskowski C, Schumacher M, Stacey BR, Van De Ven T. AAAPT Diagnostic Criteria for Acute Pain Following Breast Surgery. THE JOURNAL OF PAIN 2019; 21:294-305. [PMID: 31493489 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2019.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Acute pain after breast surgery decreases the quality of life of cancer survivors. Previous studies using a variety of definitions and methods report prevalence rates between 10% and 80%, which suggests the need for a comprehensive framework that can be used to guide assessment of acute pain and pain-related outcomes after breast surgery. A multidisciplinary task force with clinical and research expertise performed a focused review and synthesis and applied the 5 dimensional framework of the AAAPT (Analgesic, Anesthetic, and Addiction Clinical Trial Translations, Innovations, Opportunities, and Networks [ACTTION], American Academy of Pain Medicine [AAPM], American Pain Society [APS] Pain Taxonomy) to acute pain after breast surgery. Application of the AAAPT taxonomy yielded the following: 1) Core Criteria: Location, timing, severity, and impact of breast surgery pain were defined; 2) Common Features: Character and expected trajectories were established in relevant surgical subgroups, and common pain assessment tools for acute breast surgery pain identified; 3) Modulating Factors: Biological, psychological, and social factors that modulate interindividual variability were delineated; 4) Impact/Functional Consequences: Domains of impact were outlined and defined; 5) Neurobiologic Mechanisms: Putative mechanisms were specified ranging from nerve injury, inflammation, peripheral and central sensitization, to affective and social processing of pain. PERSPECTIVE: The AAAPT provides a framework to define and guide improved assessment of acute pain after breast surgery, which will enhance generalizability of results across studies and facilitate meta-analyses and studies of interindividual variation, and underlying mechanism. It will allow researchers and clinicians to better compare between treatments, across institutions, and with other types of acute pain.
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- Kristin L Schreiber
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Physiological Nursing, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, Division of Pain Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Duke University Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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Edwards DA, Hedrick TL, Jayaram J, Argoff C, Gulur P, Holubar SD, Gan TJ, Mythen MG, Miller TE, Shaw AD, Thacker JKM, McEvoy MD, Geiger TM, Gordon DB, Grant MC, Grocott M, Gupta R, Hah JM, Hurley RW, Kent ML, King AB, Oderda GM, Sun E, Wu CL. American Society for Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Quality Initiative Joint Consensus Statement on Perioperative Management of Patients on Preoperative Opioid Therapy. Anesth Analg 2019; 129:553-566. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000004018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Kamal SM, Ahmed BM, Refaat A. Effect of ketamine–bupivacaine combination in multilevel ultrasound- assisted thoracic paravertebral block on acute and chronic post-mastectomy pain. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/11101849.2019.1589715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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- Shereen Mamdouh Kamal
- Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management Department, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Surgical Oncology Department, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Medical Oncology Department, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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Could Perioperative Opioid Use Increase the Risk of Cancer Progression and Metastases? Int Anesthesiol Clin 2018; 54:e1-e16. [PMID: 27602710 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Long-term Consequences of the Acute Neural-Inflammatory Stress Response in the Cancer Surgical Patient: New Findings and Perspectives. Int Anesthesiol Clin 2018; 54:58-71. [PMID: 27648891 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Pectoral I Block Does Not Improve Postoperative Analgesia After Breast Cancer Surgery. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2018; 43:596-604. [DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Matsumoto M, Flores EM, Kimachi PP, Gouveia FV, Kuroki MA, Barros ACSD, Sampaio MMC, Andrade FEM, Valverde J, Abrantes EF, Simões CM, Pagano RL, Martinez RCR. Benefits in radical mastectomy protocol: a randomized trial evaluating the use of regional anesthesia. Sci Rep 2018; 8:7815. [PMID: 29777144 PMCID: PMC5959858 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-26273-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Surgery is the first-line treatment for early, localized, or operable breast cancer. Regional anesthesia during mastectomy may offer the prevention of postoperative pain. One potential protocol is the combination of serratus anterior plane block (SAM block) with pectoral nerve block I (PECS I), but the results and potential benefits are limited. Our study compared general anesthesia with or without SAM block + PECS I during radical mastectomy with axillary node dissection and breast reconstruction using evaluations of pain, opioid consumption, side effects and serum levels of interleukin (IL)-1beta, IL-6 and IL-10. This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial. Fifty patients were randomized to general anesthesia only or general anesthesia associated with SAM block + PECS I (25 per group). The association of SAM block + PECS I with general anesthesia reduced intraoperative fentanyl consumption, morphine use and visual analog pain scale scores in the post-anesthetic care unit (PACU) and at 24 h after surgery. In addition, the anesthetic protocol decreased side effects and sedation 24 h after surgery compared to patients who underwent general anesthesia only. IL-6 levels increased after the surgery compared to baseline levels in both groups, and no differences in IL-10 and IL-1 beta levels were observed. Our protocol improved the outcomes of mastectomy, which highlight the importance of improving mastectomy protocols and focusing on the benefits of regional anesthesia.
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- Marcio Matsumoto
- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil.,Sao Paulo Servicos Medicos de Anestesia, Rua Adma Jafet, Jafet, 91 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01308-050, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil.,Sao Paulo Servicos Medicos de Anestesia, Rua Adma Jafet, Jafet, 91 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01308-050, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil.,Sao Paulo Servicos Medicos de Anestesia, Rua Adma Jafet, Jafet, 91 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01308-050, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil.,Sao Paulo Servicos Medicos de Anestesia, Rua Adma Jafet, Jafet, 91 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01308-050, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil.,Sao Paulo Servicos Medicos de Anestesia, Rua Adma Jafet, Jafet, 91 - Bela Vista, São Paulo - SP, 01308-050, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rua Professor Daher Cutait, 69, 01308-060, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Comparison of Paravertebral Block by Anatomic Landmark Technique to Ultrasound-Guided Paravertebral Block for Breast Surgery Anesthesia. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2018; 43:385-390. [DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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O'Scanaill P, Keane S, Wall V, Flood G, Buggy D. Single-shot pectoral plane (PECs I and PECs II) blocks versus continuous local anaesthetic infusion analgesia or both after non-ambulatory breast-cancer surgery: a prospective, randomised, double-blind trial. Br J Anaesth 2018; 120:846-853. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2017.11.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2017] [Revised: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Chhabra A, Prabhakar H, Subramaniam R, Arora MK, Srivastava A, Kalaivani M. Paravertebral anaesthesia with or without sedation versus general anaesthesia for women undergoing breast cancer surgery. Hippokratia 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Anjolie Chhabra
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences; Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care; Ansari Nagar New Delhi India 110029
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences; Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care; Ansari Nagar New Delhi India 110029
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences; Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care; Ansari Nagar New Delhi India 110029
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences; Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care; Ansari Nagar New Delhi India 110029
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences; Department of Surgery; Ansari Nagar New Delhi India 110029
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences; Department of Biostatistics; Ansari Nagar New Delhi India
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Breast surgery, performed for medical or cosmetic reasons, remains one of the most frequently performed procedures, with over 500,000 cases performed annually in the USA alone. Historically, general anesthesia (GA) has been widely accepted as the gold-standard technique, while epidural anesthesia was largely considered too invasive and thus unnecessary for breast surgery. Over the past years, paravertebral block (PVB) has emerged as an alternative analgesic or even anesthetic technique. Substantial evidence supports the use of PVB for major breast surgery. RECENT FINDINGS In patients receiving PVB, immediate and long-term analgesia is superior to systemic analgesia while opioid use and typical adverse effects of systemic analgesia such as nausea and vomiting are decreased. The benefits may also include an improved oncological survival with PVB after mastectomy for malignancy. PVB offers clinically significant benefits for perioperative care of patients undergoing breast surgery. The benefits of continuous PVB are most firmly supported for major breast surgery and include both effective short-term pain control and reduction in burden of chronic pain. On the other hand, minor breast surgery should be effectively manageable using multimodal analgesia in the majority of patients, with PVB reserved as analgesic rescue or for patients at high risk of excessive perioperative pain.
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Ueshima H, Otake H. Addition of transversus thoracic muscle plane block to pectoral nerves block provides more effective perioperative pain relief than pectoral nerves block alone for breast cancer surgery. Br J Anaesth 2017; 118:439-443. [DOI: 10.1093/bja/aew449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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This paper is the thirty-eighth consecutive installment of the annual review of research concerning the endogenous opioid system. It summarizes papers published during 2015 that studied the behavioral effects of molecular, pharmacological and genetic manipulation of opioid peptides, opioid receptors, opioid agonists and opioid antagonists. The particular topics that continue to be covered include the molecular-biochemical effects and neurochemical localization studies of endogenous opioids and their receptors related to behavior, and the roles of these opioid peptides and receptors in pain and analgesia, stress and social status, tolerance and dependence, learning and memory, eating and drinking, drug abuse and alcohol, sexual activity and hormones, pregnancy, development and endocrinology, mental illness and mood, seizures and neurologic disorders, electrical-related activity and neurophysiology, general activity and locomotion, gastrointestinal, renal and hepatic functions, cardiovascular responses, respiration and thermoregulation, and immunological responses.
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- Richard J Bodnar
- Department of Psychology and Neuropsychology Doctoral Sub-Program, Queens College, City University of New York, Flushing, NY 11367, United States.
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Recent preclinical basic science studies suggest that patient tumor immunity is altered by general anesthesia (GA), potentially worsening cancer outcomes. A single retrospective review concluded that breast cancer patients receiving paravertebral block and GA had better cancer outcomes compared with patients receiving GA alone. This study has not been validated. We hypothesized that local or regional anesthesia (LRA) would be associated with better cancer outcomes compared with GA. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed a prospectively collected database to identify all stage 0-III breast cancer patients undergoing surgery in a single center during a 9-year period ending January 1, 2010. Patients were divided into 2 groups: those who received only LRA and those who received GA. Overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), and local regional recurrence (LRR) were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method with log-rank comparison before and after propensity score matching. RESULTS Median age of the 1107 patients who met study criteria was 64 years (range, 24-97 years). Median and longest follow-up were 5.5 and 12.5 years, respectively. General anesthesia was used for 461 patients (42%), and 646 (58%) received LRA. The point estimates of cumulative OS, DFS, and LRR "free" rates at 5 years for the GA and LRA groups were 85.5% and 87.1%, 94.2% and 96.1%, and 96.3% and 95.8%, respectively. Cox regression showed no significant differences between the 2 groups (GA and LRA) for the 3 outcomes: OS (hazard ratio [HR], 0.81; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.59-1.10; P = 0.17), DFS (HR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.55-1.76; P = 0.87), and LRR (HR, 1.73; 95% CI, 0.83-3.63; P = 0.15). CONCLUSIONS Breast cancer OS, DFS, and LRR were not affected by type of anesthesia in our institution. This result differs from that of the only prior published clinical report on this topic and does not provide clinical corroboration of the basic science studies that suggest oncologic benefits to LRA.
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Grandhi RK, Lee S, Abd-Elsayed A. The Relationship Between Regional Anesthesia and Cancer: A Metaanalysis. Ochsner J 2017; 17:345-361. [PMID: 29230120 PMCID: PMC5718448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Some studies have suggested using epidural analgesia after cancer surgery to reduce metastasis. This article examines the relationship between regional anesthesia (RA) and cancer metastasis in an array of cancers. METHODS We conducted a review of the literature using PubMed and included 67,577 patients across 28 studies in a metaanalysis, evaluating the hazard ratios (HRs) of overall survival, recurrence-free survival, and biochemical recurrence-free survival. RESULTS We found no benefit to RA as it relates to cancer. The HR was 0.92 for overall survival, 1.06 for recurrence-free survival, and 1.05 for biochemical recurrence-free survival. Despite the overall analysis showing no benefit, we found some benefit when we evaluated only the randomized trials. However, we found no significant benefit of RA when we evaluated the cancers (gastrointestinal, prostate, breast, and ovarian) individually. CONCLUSION This metaanalysis shows that RA has no overall survival, recurrence-free survival, or biochemical recurrence-free survival benefit. However, some individual studies have shown significant benefit in terms of cancer recurrence. Further, RA reduces the use of opioids, which has led to some secondary benefits. Further studies are needed to establish the benefits of RA as it relates to cancer.
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- Ravi K. Grandhi
- Department of Anesthesiology, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
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Cheng GS, Ilfeld BM. A review of postoperative analgesia for breast cancer surgery. Pain Manag 2016; 6:603-618. [DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2015-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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An online database search with subsequent article review was performed in order to review the various analgesic modalities for breast cancer surgery. Of 514 abstracts, 284 full-length manuscripts were reviewed. The effect of pharmacologic interventions is varied (NSAIDS, opioids, anticonvulsants, ketamine, lidocaine). Likewise, data from high-quality randomized, controlled studies on wound infiltration (including liposome encapsulated) and infusion of local anesthetic are minimal and conflicting. Conversely, abundant evidence demonstrates paravertebral blocks and thoracic epidural infusions provide effective analgesia and minimize opioid requirements, while decreasing opioid-related side effects in the immediate postoperative period. Other techniques with promising – but extremely limited – data include cervical epidural infusion, brachial plexus, interfascial plane and interpleural blocks. In conclusion, procedural interventions involving regional blocks are more conclusively effective than pharmacologic modalities in providing analgesia to patients following surgery for breast cancer.
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- Gloria S Cheng
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
- Outcomes Research Consortium, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Heesen M, Klimek M, Rossaint R, Imberger G, Straube S. Paravertebral block and persistent postoperative pain after breast surgery: meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. Anaesthesia 2016; 71:1471-1481. [DOI: 10.1111/anae.13649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- M. Heesen
- Department of Anaesthesia; Kantonsspital Baden; Baden Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesia; Erasmus University Medical Centre; Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Department of Anaesthesia; University Hospital RWTH Aachen; Aachen Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine; Western Health; Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Division of Preventive Medicine; Department of Medicine; University of Alberta; Edmonton Alberta Canada
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Cheng GS, Ilfeld BM. An Evidence-Based Review of the Efficacy of Perioperative Analgesic Techniques for Breast Cancer-Related Surgery. PAIN MEDICINE 2016; 18:1344-1365. [DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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张 博, 刘 丹. [Application of thoracic paravertebral nerve block in video-assisted thoracosopic surgery: a randomized controlled trial]. NAN FANG YI KE DA XUE XUE BAO = JOURNAL OF SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 2016; 37:460-464. [PMID: 28446396 PMCID: PMC6744109 DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-4254.2017.04.06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2016] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of a single dose of ropivacaine combined with sufentanilfor thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) on pain and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracosopic surgery. METHODS Sixty patients undergoing video-assisted thoracosopic surgery were randomly divided into three groups to receive intravenous combined general anesthesia (group C), a single dose of ropivacainefor thoracic paravertebral block before surgery combined with intravenous and general anesthesia(group T1), or a single dose of ropivacaineand sufentanilfor thoracic paravertebral blockcombined with intravenous and general anesthesia (group T2). None of the patients used postoperative analgesia pump, and tramadol hydrochoride injection (100 mg) was given in cases with NRS scores > 4 after the surgery. The data were recorded including analgesics used for nerve block before the operation, intravenous dosage of sufentanilduring operation, total dose of sufentanilused (intravenous+nerve block), intravenous remifentanil dose during operation, NRS scores at 4, 6, 24, 48 h after the surgery, rescue analgesia in the first postoperative 24 h after surgery, ICU stay and hospital stay after the surgery. RESULTS Compared with those in group C, the intravenous sufentanildose, total sufentanildose, intravenous remifentanildose during operation, NRS scores at 4 and 6, 24 h, and ICU stay and hospital stay after the surgery were significantly decreased in groups T1 and T2 (P<0.05). The total dose of opioids during the operation and NRS scores at 4 and 6 h were significantly lower in group T2 than in group T1 (P<0.05), but the total dose of sufentanil, ICU stay and hospital stay were simialr between the two groups. CONCLUSION A single dose of ropivacaine combined with sufentanilfor thoracic paravertebral blockbefore surgery can reduce the total dose opioids, produce the optimal analgesic effect, and promote postoperative recovery of the patients.
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- />重庆医科大学附属第一医院麻醉科,重庆 400016Department of Anesthesia, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- />重庆医科大学附属第一医院麻醉科,重庆 400016Department of Anesthesia, First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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Sahu A, Kumar R, Hussain M, Gupta A, Raghwendra KH. Comparisons of single-injection thoracic paravertebral block with ropivacaine and bupivacaine in breast cancer surgery: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded study. Anesth Essays Res 2016; 10:655-660. [PMID: 27746568 PMCID: PMC5062188 DOI: 10.4103/0259-1162.191109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Regional anesthesia using paravertebral block has been suggested as an ideal adjunct to general anesthesia for modified radical mastectomy. Paravertebral block is an effective management of peri-operative pain for Modified radical mastectomy, however, there are no established guidelines regarding what is the most suitable strategy when varying drugs and dosages between different groups. AIM To evaluate the effectiveness of paravertebral block comparing the most frequently employed drugs in this procedure (bupivacaine vs ropivacaine). STUDY DESIGN Prospective randomized double blind study. METHODS A total 70 ASA I and II adult female patients undergoing Modified radical mastectomy under paravertebral block followed by general anesthesia were randomly divided into two groups. The first group was administered 0.375% Ropivacaine in a dose 0.25 ml /kg in paravertebral block. The second group was administered bupivacaine 0.375% in dose 0.25 ml /kg in paravertebral block. Standard induction technique followed. Heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), were recorded pre block, post block 5 min, post block 10 min, at skin incision, post skin incision initially at 5 interval for first 15 min till one hour, and every 30 min till end of surgery. Post-operative visual analogue score for pain was recorded at 1 hr, 6 hr and 24 hr. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Chi-square test (Fisher's exact test) for qualitative variables. Independent sample t-test for quantitative data. RESULTS Ropivacaine and Bupivacaine had no difference in intraoperative analgesia as shown by intraoperative hemodynamic parameters. Bupivacaine got better post-operative VAS scores (P < 0.05) in mean and after first, 6 h and 24 h.
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- Ashutosh Sahu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
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Pei L, Zhou Y, Tan G, Mao F, Yang D, Guan J, Lin Y, Wang X, Zhang Y, Zhang X, Shen S, Xu Z, Sun Q, Huang Y. Ultrasound-Assisted Thoracic Paravertebral Block Reduces Intraoperative Opioid Requirement and Improves Analgesia after Breast Cancer Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled, Single-Center Trial. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0142249. [PMID: 26588217 PMCID: PMC4654480 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0142249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2015] [Accepted: 10/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The contribution of ultrasound-assisted thoracic paravertebral block to postoperative analgesia remains unclear. We compared the effect of a combination of ultrasound assisted-thoracic paravertebral block and propofol general anesthesia with opioid and sevoflurane general anesthesia on volatile anesthetic, propofol and opioid consumption, and postoperative pain in patients having breast cancer surgery. METHODS Patients undergoing breast cancer surgery were randomly assigned to ultrasound-assisted paravertebral block with propofol general anesthesia (PPA group, n = 121) or fentanyl with sevoflurane general anesthesia (GA group, n = 126). Volatile anesthetic, propofol and opioid consumption, and postoperative pain intensity were compared between the groups using noninferiority and superiority tests. RESULTS Patients in the PPA group required less sevoflurane than those in the GA group (median [interquartile range] of 0 [0, 0] vs. 0.4 [0.3, 0.6] minimum alveolar concentration [MAC]-hours), less intraoperative fentanyl requirements (100 [50, 100] vs. 250 [200, 300]μg,), less intense postoperative pain (median visual analog scale score 2 [1, 3.5] vs. 3 [2, 4.5]), but more propofol (median 529 [424, 672] vs. 100 [100, 130] mg). Noninferiority was detected for all four outcomes; one-tailed superiority tests for each outcome were highly significant at P<0.001 in the expected directions. CONCLUSIONS The combination of propofol anesthesia with ultrasound-assisted paravertebral block reduces intraoperative volatile anesthetic and opioid requirements, and results in less post operative pain in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrial.gov NCT00418457.
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- Lijian Pei
- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Departments of Quantitative Health Sciences and Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States of America
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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Can acute pain treatment reduce postsurgical comorbidity after breast cancer surgery? A literature review. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:641508. [PMID: 26495309 PMCID: PMC4606110 DOI: 10.1155/2015/641508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2015] [Revised: 08/25/2015] [Accepted: 09/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Regional analgesia, opioids, and several oral analgesics are commonly used for the treatment of acute pain after breast cancer surgery. While all of these treatments can suppress the acute postsurgical pain, there is growing evidence that suggests that the postsurgical comorbidity will differ in accordance with the type of analgesic used during the surgery. Our current study reviewed the effect of analgesics used for acute pain treatments on the major comorbidities that occur after breast cancer surgery. A considerable number of clinical studies have been performed to investigate the relationship between the acute analgesic regimen and common comorbidities, including inadequate quality of recovery after the surgery, persistent postsurgical pain, and cancer recurrence. Previous studies have shown that the choice of the analgesic modality does affect the postsurgical comorbidity. In general, the use of regional analgesics has a beneficial effect on the occurrence of comorbidity. In order to determine the best analgesic choice after breast cancer surgery, prospective studies that are based on a clear definition of the comorbidity state will need to be undertaken in the future.
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Right Breast Mastectomy and Reconstruction with Tissue Expander under Thoracic Paravertebral Blocks in a 12-Week Parturient. Case Rep Anesthesiol 2015; 2015:842725. [PMID: 26229692 PMCID: PMC4503581 DOI: 10.1155/2015/842725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2015] [Accepted: 06/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Paravertebral blocks are becoming increasingly utilized for breast surgery with studies showing improved postoperative pain control, decreased need for opioids, and less nausea and vomiting. We describe the anesthetic management of an otherwise healthy woman who was 12 weeks pregnant presenting for treatment of her breast cancer. For patients undergoing breast mastectomy and reconstruction with tissue expanders, paravertebral blocks offer an anesthetic alternative when general anesthesia is not desired.
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