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Sung CS, Wei TJ, Hung JJ, Su FW, Ho SI, Lin MW, Chan KC, Wu CY. Comparisons in analgesic effects between ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block and surgical intercostal nerve block after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A randomized controlled trial. J Clin Anesth 2024; 95:111448. [PMID: 38489966 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2024.111448] [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: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare the analgesic effects of anesthesiologist-administrated erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and surgeon-administrated intercostal nerve block (ICNB) following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). DESIGN Randomized, controlled, double-blinded study. SETTING Operating room, postoperative recovery room and ward in two centers. PATIENTS One hundred patients, ASA I-III and scheduled for elective VATS. INTERVENTIONS The anesthesiologist-administrated ESPB under ultrasound guidance or surgeon-administrated ICNB under video-assisted thoracoscopy was randomly provided during VATS. Regular oral non-opioid analgesic combined with intravenous rescue morphine were prescribed for multimodal analgesia after surgery. MEASUREMENTS The primary outcomes were the pain score and morphine consumption during 48 h after surgery. Postoperative pain intensity were assessed using the 10-cm visual analogue scale at 1 h, 24 h, and 48 h after surgery. Morphine consumption at these time points was compared between the two study groups. Furthermore, oral weak opioid rescue analgesic was also provided at 24 h after surgery. Postoperative quality of recovery at 24 h was also assessed using the QoR-15 questionnaire, along with duration of chest tube drainage and hospital stay were compared as secondary outcomes. MAIN RESULTS Patients in the two study groups had comparable baseline characteristics, and surgical types were also similar. Postoperative VAS changes at 1 h, 24 h, and 48 h after surgery were also comparable between the two study groups. Both groups had low median scores (<4.0) at all time points (all p > 0.05). Patients in the ESPB group required statistically non-significant higher 48-h morphine consumption [3 (0-6) vs. 0 (0-6) mg in the ESPB group and ICNB group respectively; p = 0.135] and lower numbers of oral rescue analgesic (0.4 ± 1.2 vs. 1.0 ± 1.8 in the ESPB group and ICNB group respectively; p = 0.059). Additionally, patients in the two study groups had similar QoR15 scores and lengths of hospital stay. CONCLUSIONS Both anesthesiologist-administered ultrasound-guided ESPB and surgeon-administered VATS ICNB were effective analgesic techniques for patients undergoing VATS for tumor resection.
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- Chun-Sung Sung
- Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Veteran General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Taipei Veteran General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Veteran General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsinchu branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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Lee M, Ayad M, Diz Ferre JL, Oliver LA, Ayad S. Paravertebral Block for Multiple Rib Fractures in an Anticoagulated Trauma Patient. Cureus 2024; 16:e61834. [PMID: 38975483 PMCID: PMC11227343 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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This case report presents the complex analgesia management of a 52-year-old male with a significant medical history including atrial fibrillation treated with apixaban, essential trigeminal neuralgia, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, and chronic systolic heart failure. The patient experienced a loss of control while riding a motorized bicycle, resulting in a fall and head injury with no loss of consciousness. Upon admission, he tested positive for ethanol, cannabinoids, and oxycodone. The physical exam was significant for right cephalohematoma and right elbow hematoma. Imaging revealed multiple injuries, including right rib fractures (T3-12) with hemothorax. Right paravertebral catheters were placed in the intensive care unit (ICU).
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- Malcolm Lee
- Outcomes Research, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Cleveland, USA
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- Outcomes Research, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Cleveland, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, Cleveland, USA
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- Outcomes Research and Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
- Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, Cleveland, USA
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Bhushan S, Liu X, Jiang F, Wang X, Mao L, Xiao Z. A progress of research on the application of fascial plane blocks in surgeries and their future direction: a review article. Int J Surg 2024; 110:3633-3640. [PMID: 38935829 PMCID: PMC11175748 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000001282] [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: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Fascial plane blocks (FPBs) are gaining popularity in clinical settings owing to their improved analgesia when combined with either traditional regional anesthesia or general anesthesia during the perioperative phase. The scope of study on FPBs has substantially increased over the past 20 years, yet the exact mechanism, issues linked to the approaches, and direction of future research on FPBs are still up for debate. Given that it can be performed at all levels of the spine and provides analgesia to most areas of the body, the erector spinae plane block, one of the FPBs, has been extensively studied for chronic rational pain, visceral pain, abdominal surgical analgesia, imaging, and anatomical mechanisms. This has led to the contention that the erector spinae plane block is the ultimate Plan A block. Yet even though the future of FPBs is promising, the unstable effect, the probability of local anesthetic poisoning, and the lack of consensus on the definition and assessment of the FPB's success are still the major concerns. In order to precisely administer FPBs to patients who require analgesia in this condition, an algorithm that uses artificial intelligence is required. This algorithm will assist healthcare professionals in practicing precision medicine.
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- Sandeep Bhushan
- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgery, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital
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Zhang L, Shen J, Luo Y. The impact of paravertebral nerve blockade on postoperative surgical site wound pain management in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for pulmonary carcinoma resection. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14608. [PMID: 38151912 PMCID: PMC10961871 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14608] [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: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Management of postoperative pain is of vital importance for patients undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) for Pulmonary Carcinoma Resection. The study evaluates the impact of Paravertebral Nerve Blockade (PNB) in conjunction with general anaesthesia on postoperative pain relief, as compared with general anaesthesia alone. A retrospective analysis was carried out from May 2020 to May 2023, involving 100 patients with pathologically confirmed pulmonary carcinoma. The patients were divided into two groups: a control group that received general anaesthesia and an observation group that received a combination of general anaesthesia and PNB. The intensity of postoperative pain was assessed at various time intervals using the visual analogue scale (VAS), while the effectiveness of patient-controlled analgesia was also evaluated. Additionally, the study examined the incidence rates of chronic pain in the postoperative period. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS version 27.0. Significant reductions in VAS scores for both resting and cough-induced pain were observed in the observation group at 2 and 6 h post-operation (p < 0.01). However, the difference diminished over time. The observation group had fewer patient-controlled analgesia activations and required lower dosages of hydromorphone at both 24- and 48-h post-operation. The incidence of chronic pain was also significantly lower in the observation group (24.00%) compared with the control group (54.00%) (p < 0.01). PNB, when administered in combination with general anaesthesia, significantly reduces immediate postoperative pain and the requirement for additional analgesics in patients undergoing VATS for pulmonary carcinoma resection. The effect diminishes over time but has a lasting impact on reducing the incidence of chronic postoperative pain.
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- Liyun Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiaotong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiaotong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ruijin HospitalShanghai Jiaotong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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Ajmal S, Johnstone S, Tufail M, Panchal RK. The Role of Multilevel Intercostal Nerve Block in Local Anesthetic Thoracoscopy. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol 2024; 31:183-187. [PMID: 37438892 DOI: 10.1097/lbr.0000000000000937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intercostal nerve block (ICNB) has long been used in thoracic surgery. Local anesthetic thoracoscopy (LAT) is performed under conscious sedation with local anesthesia at the port insertion site. This alone, however, does not anesthetize the parietal pleura from where biopsies are taken and patients can experience pain. OBJECTIVES To compare LAT with multilevel ICNB versus standard care to determine whether it reduces pain during and post-LAT, its effect on analgesia use, the hospital length of stay (LOS), and related complications. METHODS Prospective analysis of patients undergoing LAT between January and June 2021. In the ICNB group, levobupivacaine/xylocaine is administered at the angle of the rib immediately before LAT (up to 5 rib spaces). Visual Analog Score for pain (0 to 100 mm) was measured at 1 and 2 hours post-LAT and daily including analgesia use. RESULTS Twenty patients (10 ICNB vs. 10 standard care group). The mean age is 68 years with 70% males. Visual Analog Score for pain in the ICNB group reduced by 55 mm at 1 and 2 hours post-LAT and 45 mm at day 1 ( P <0.05) (minimal clinically important difference >16 mm]. Median LOS was reduced by 50% in the ICNB group ( P <0.05). Paracetamol use reduced by 56% ( P <0.05). CONCLUSION ICNB not only significantly reduces postprocedure pain but also reduces LOS.
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- Syed Ajmal
- Department of Respiratory, Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester
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Tong L, Solla C, Staack JB, May K, Tran B. Perioperative Pain Management for Thoracic Surgery: A Multi-Layered Approach. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024:10892532241235750. [PMID: 38506340 DOI: 10.1177/10892532241235750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Cardiothoracic surgeries frequently pose unique challenges in the management of perioperative acute pain that require a multifaceted and personalized approach in order to optimize patient outcomes. This article discusses various analgesic strategies including regional anesthesia techniques such as thoracic epidurals, erector spinae plane blocks, and serratus anterior plane blocks and underscores the significance of perioperative multimodal medications, while providing nuanced recommendations for their use. This article further attempts to provide evidence for the efficacy of the different modalities and compares the effectiveness of the choice of analgesia. The roles of Acute Pain Services (APS) and Transitional Pain Services (TPS) in mitigating opioid dependence and chronic postsurgical pain are also discussed. Precision medicine is also presented as a potential way to offer a patient tailored analgesic strategy. Supported by various randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses, the article concludes that an integrated, patient-specific approach encompassing regional anesthesia and multimodal medications, while also utilizing the services of the Acute Pain Service can help to enhance pain management outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery.
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- Larry Tong
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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Hoogma DF, Brullot L, Coppens S. Get your 7-point golden medal for pain management in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2024; 37:64-68. [PMID: 38085865 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Thoracic surgery is evolving, necessitating an adaptation for perioperative anesthesia and analgesia. This review highlights the recent advancements in perioperative (multimodal) analgesia for minimally invasive thoracic surgery. RECENT FINDINGS Continuous advancements in surgical techniques have led to a reduction in surgical trauma. However, managing perioperative pain remains a major challenge, impeding postoperative recovery. The traditional neuraxial technique is now deemed outdated for minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Instead, newer regional techniques have emerged, and traditional approaches have undergone (re-)evaluation by experts and professional societies to establish guidelines and practices. Assessing the quality of recovery, evenafter discharge, has become a crucial factor in evaluating the effectiveness of these strategies, aiding clinicians in making informed decisions to improve perioperative care. SUMMARY In the realm of minimally invasive thoracic surgery, perioperative analgesia is typically administered through systemic and regional techniques. Nevertheless, collaboration between anesthesiologists and surgeons, utilizing surgically placed nerve blocks and an active chest drain management, has the potential to significantly improve overall patient care.
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- Danny Feike Hoogma
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospitals of Leuven
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Biomedical Sciences Group, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospitals of Leuven
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Biomedical Sciences Group, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Hui H, Miao H, Qiu F, Li H, Lin Y, Jiang B, Zhang Y. Comparison of analgesic effects of percutaneous and transthoracic intercostal nerve block in video-assisted thoracic surgery: a propensity score-matched study. J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 19:33. [PMID: 38291461 PMCID: PMC10829370 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-024-02490-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy of transthoracic intercostal nerve block (TINB) and percutaneous intercostal nerve block (PINB) for video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) using a retrospective analysis. METHODS A total of 336 patients who underwent VATS between January 2021 and June 2022 were reviewed retrospectively. Of the participants, 194 received TINB and were assigned to the T group, while 142 patients received PINB and were assigned to the P group. Both groups received 25 ml of ropivacaine via TINB or PINB at the end of the surgery. The study measured opioid consumption, pain scores, analgesic satisfaction, and safety. Propensity score matching (PSM) analysis was performed to minimize selection bias due to nonrandom assignment. RESULTS After propensity score matching, 86 patients from each group were selected for analysis. The P group had significantly lower cumulative opioid consumption than the T group (p < 0.01). The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores were lower for the P group than the T group at 6 and 12 h post-surgery (p < 0.01); however, there was no significant difference in the scores between the two groups at 3, 24, and 48 h (p > 0.05). The analgesic satisfaction in the P group was higher than in the T group (p < 0.05). The incidence of back pain, nausea or vomiting, pruritus, dizziness, and skin numbness between the two groups was statistically insignificant (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION The study suggests that PINB provides superior analgesia for patients undergoing thoracic surgery compared to TINB without any extra adverse effects.
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- Hongliang Hui
- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No 3025 Shennan Middle Road, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No 3025 Shennan Middle Road, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No 3025 Shennan Middle Road, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No 3025 Shennan Middle Road, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No 3025 Shennan Middle Road, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No 3025 Shennan Middle Road, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, P.R. China.
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- Department of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No 3025 Shennan Middle Road, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, P.R. China.
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Nachira D, Punzo G, Calabrese G, Sessa F, Congedo MT, Beccia G, Aceto P, Kuzmych K, Cambise C, Sassorossi C, Nocera A, Senatore A, Vita ML, Meacci E, Sollazzi L, Margaritora S. The Efficacy of Continuous Serratus Anterior and Erector Spinae Plane Blocks vs Intercostal Nerve Block in Uniportal-Vats Surgery: A Propensity-Matched Prospective Trial. J Clin Med 2024; 13:606. [PMID: 38276112 PMCID: PMC10816358 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the analgesic efficacy of continuous erector spinae plane block(c-ESPB) and serratus anterior plane block(c-SAPB) versus the intercostal nerve block (ICNB) in Uniportal-VATS in terms of pain control, drug consumption, and complications. METHODS Ninety-three consecutive patients, undergone one of the three peripheral nerve blocks after Uniportal-VATS, were prospectively enrolled. A 1:1 propensity score matching was used to minimize bias. RESULTS C-ESPB and c-SAPB groups had no difference in morphine request upon awakening compared to ICNB. A higher VAS-score was recorded in c-ESPB compared to ICNB in the first 12 h after surgery. A significantly lower consumption of paracetamol in II postoperative day (p.o.d.) and tramadol in I and II p.o.d. was recorded in the c-ESPB group compared to the ICNB group. A higher dynamic VAS score was recorded at 24 h and 48 h in the ICNB group compared to the c-SAPB. No difference was found in safety, VAS-score and drug consumption between c-ESPB and c-SAPB at any given time, except for a higher tramadol request in c-SAPB in II p.o.d. CONCLUSIONS C-ESPB and c-SAPB appear to have the same safety and analgesic efficacy when compared between them and to ICNB in Uniportal-VATS approach. C-ESPB showed a delayed onset of analgesic effect and a lower postoperative drug consumption compared to ICNB.
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- Dania Nachira
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.T.C.); (K.K.); (C.S.); (A.N.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (G.B.); (P.A.); (C.C.); (L.S.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.T.C.); (K.K.); (C.S.); (A.N.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (G.B.); (P.A.); (C.C.); (L.S.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.T.C.); (K.K.); (C.S.); (A.N.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (G.B.); (P.A.); (C.C.); (L.S.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (G.B.); (P.A.); (C.C.); (L.S.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.T.C.); (K.K.); (C.S.); (A.N.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (G.B.); (P.A.); (C.C.); (L.S.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.T.C.); (K.K.); (C.S.); (A.N.); (S.M.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.T.C.); (K.K.); (C.S.); (A.N.); (S.M.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.T.C.); (K.K.); (C.S.); (A.N.); (S.M.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.T.C.); (K.K.); (C.S.); (A.N.); (S.M.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.T.C.); (K.K.); (C.S.); (A.N.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (G.B.); (P.A.); (C.C.); (L.S.)
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli-IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.T.C.); (K.K.); (C.S.); (A.N.); (S.M.)
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Wu W, Xu H, Chen X, He W, Shi H. Comparison of erector spinae plane block and serratus anterior plane block for postoperative analgesia in uniportal thoracoscopic lobectomy: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2023; 23:394. [PMID: 38041029 PMCID: PMC10691001 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-023-02353-0] [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: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative pain remains a significant concern following uniportal thoracoscopic surgery. The analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) in terms of postoperative opioid consumption in uniportal thoracoscopic surgery still needs further studies. METHODS A randomized controlled trial was conducted, enrolling 150 patients who underwent uniportal thoracoscopic lobectomy. The patients were randomly allocated to three groups in a 1:1:1 ratio: the ESPB group (administered 20 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine), the SAPB group (administered 20 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine), and the standard care (control) group. The primary endpoint was the consumption of sufentanil during the first 24 h following surgery. Secondary endpoints assessed the area under the curve (AUC) of pain numerical rating scale (NRS) scores, occurrence of moderate to severe pain, time to initial sufentanil request, and postoperative adverse events. RESULTS No significant difference was observed in the consumption of sufentanil during the first 24 h following surgery between the ESPB and SAPB groups (adjusted difference, 1.53 [95% CI, -5.15 to 2.08]). However, in comparison to the control group, both intervention groups demonstrated a significant decrease in sufentanil consumption, with adjusted differences of -9.97 [95% CI, -13.10 to -6.84] for the ESPB group and -12.55 [95% CI, -15.63 to -9.47] for the SAPB group. There were no significant differences in AUC of NRS scores during rest and movement between the ESPB and SAPB groups, with adjusted differences of -7.10 [95% CI, 1.33 to -15.55] for the rest condition and 5.61 [95% CI, -13.23 to 2.01] for the movement condition. At 6 h postoperatively, there were fewer patients with moderate to severe pain in the ESPB group compared with those in the SAPB group (adjusted difference, -1.37% [95% CI, -2.29% to -0.45%]. The time to first sufentanil request significantly differed among the three groups (ESPB vs Control P < 0.01, SAPB vs Control P < 0.01, ESPB vs SAPB P = 0.015). CONCLUSIONS In patients undergoing uniportal thoracoscopic lobectomy, although the differences between the two groups are not statistically significant, both the ESPB and SAPB demonstrate effective reduction in postoperative opioid consumption and the need for rescue analgesics compared to the control group. Moreover, the ESPB group experienced a significantly lower incidence of moderate to severe pain at 6 h postoperatively compared to the SAPB group. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (registration No: ChiCTR1900021695, Date of registration: March 5th, 2019).
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- Wei Wu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Sharma R, Damiano J, Al-Saidi I, Dizdarevic A. Chest Wall and Abdominal Blocks for Thoracic and Abdominal Surgeries: A Review. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2023; 27:587-600. [PMID: 37624474 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-023-01158-7] [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] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to provide an up-to-date description and overview of the rapidly growing literature pertaining to techniques and clinical applications of chest wall and abdominal fascial plane blocks in managing perioperative pain. RECENT FINDINGS Clinical evidence suggests that regional anesthesia blocks, including fascial plane blocks, such as pectoralis, serratus, erector spinae, transversus abdominis, and quadratus lumborum blocks, are effective in providing analgesia for various surgical procedures and have more desirable side effect profile when compared to traditional neuraxial techniques. They offer advantages such as reduced opioid consumption, improved pain control, and decreased opioid-related side effects. Further research is needed to establish optimal techniques and indications for these blocks. Presently, they are a vital instrument in a gamut of multimodal analgesia options, especially when there are contraindications to neuraxial or para-neuraxial procedures. Ultimately, clinical judgment and provider skill set determine which blocks-alone or in combination-should be offered to any patient.
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- Richa Sharma
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill-Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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Nakai A, Nakada J, Takahashi Y, Sakakura N, Masago K, Okamoto S, Kuroda H. Divided method of intercostal nerve block reduces ropivacaine dose by half in thoracoscopic pulmonary resection while maintaining the postoperative pain score and 4-h mobilization: a retrospective study. J Anesth 2023; 37:749-754. [PMID: 37561173 PMCID: PMC10543147 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-023-03229-w] [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: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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PURPOSE This study investigated whether the divided method of multi-level intercostal nerve block (ML-ICB) could reduce the ropivacaine dose required during thoracoscopic pulmonary resection, while maintaining the resting postoperative pain scores. METHODS This retrospective, single-cohort study enrolled 241 patients who underwent thoracoscopic pulmonary resection for malignant tumors between October 2020 and March 2022 at a cancer hospital in Japan. ML-ICB was performed by surgeons under direct vision. The differences in intraoperative anesthetic use and postoperative pain-related variables at the beginning and end of surgery between group A (single-shot ML-ICB; 0.75% ropivacaine, 20 mL at the end of the surgery) and group B (divided ML-ICB, performed at the beginning and end of surgery; 0.25% ropivacaine, 30 mL total) were assessed. The numerical rating scale (NRS) was used to evaluate pain 1 h and 24 h postoperatively. RESULTS Intraoperative remifentanil use was significantly lower in group B (14.4 ± 6.4 μg/kg/h) than in group A (16.7 ± 8.4 μg/kg/h) (P = 0.02). The proportion of patients with NRS scores of 0 to 3 at 24 h was significantly higher in group B (85.4%, 106/124) than in group A (73.5%, 86/117) (P = 0.02). The proportion of patients not requiring postoperative intravenous rescue drugs was significantly higher in group B (78.2%, 97/124) than in group A (61.5%, 72/117) (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION The divided method of ML-ICB could reduce the intraoperative remifentanil dose, decrease the postoperative pain score at 24 h, and curtail postoperative intravenous rescue drug use, despite using half the total ropivacaine dose intraoperatively.
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- Aiko Nakai
- Department of Anesthesiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-Ku, Nagoya, 464-8681, Japan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-Ku, Nagoya, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics, Aichi Cancer Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-Ku, Nagoya, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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Guo Y, Wang J, Jiang P, Wang D, Fan W, Yang X. Effect of erector spinae plane block with different doses of dexmedetomidine as adjuvant for ropivacaine on the postoperative quality of recovery after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy surgery: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2023; 23:264. [PMID: 37550610 PMCID: PMC10405441 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-023-02231-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) improves postoperative analgesia and significantly enhances the quality of recovery (QoR) after video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy surgery (VATLS). However, it is not known whether the use of dexmedetomidine (Dex) as an adjunct for ropivacaine to ESPB affects the QoR after VATLS. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of different Dex dosages as an adjunct for ropivacaine in combination with ultrasound-guided ESPB on the quality of postoperative recovery in patients with VATLS. METHODS In this single-center, double-blind, randomized study, 120 patients between the ages of 18 and 65 who were scheduled for VATLS from december 2021 and october 2022 in our hospital under general anesthesia were randomly divided into three groups: ultrasound-guided ESPB with 30 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine (Group R), ultrasound-guided ESPB 0.5% ropivacaine plus 0.5 µg/kg Dex (Group RD1), and ultrasound-guided ESPB 0.5% ropivacaine plus 1.0 µg/kg Dex (Group RD2), ultrasound-guided ESPB was administrated at the T5 vertebral level before surgery. The primary outcome was the QoR-15 score 24 h after the surgery. The secondary outcomes included the QoR-15 scores at 12 h, 48 h, and 72 h after the operation, visual analogue scale (VAS) scores at 8 h, 12 h, 24 h, and 48 h after surgery, cumulative flurbiprofen consumption, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), postoperative bradycardia, and hypotension. RESULTS The QoR-15 scores were higher in group RD2 than the R and RD1 groups on postoperative day 1 (P < 0.05), in addition, no significant difference was found in the QoR-15 scores between groups R and RD1 on postoperative day 1. The VAS scores were significantly lower in group RD2 than in groups RD1 and group R 12-24 h after surgery (P < 0.05). No significant differences were observed in the QoR-15 and VAS scores at 48 and 72 h after surgery between the three groups. The cumulative flurbiprofen consumption was markedly reduced during the 72 h after surgery in the RD2 group (P < 0.05). The incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting was lower in the RD2 group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The combination of 1 µg/kg dexmedetomidine as an adjunct with 0.5% ropivacaine 30 ml for erector spinae plane block significantly improved the postoperative quality of recovery and provided better postoperative analgesia on postoperative day 1 in patients undergoing Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy surgery. However, dexmedetomidine (1 µg/kg) as an adjunct for ropivacaine combined with erector spinae plane block did not enhance the postoperative quality of recovery at 48 and 72 h postoperatively. TRIAL REGISTRY NUMBER The number of this clinical trial registry is ChiCTR2100053230, date of registration: 16/11/ 2021).
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- Yanxia Guo
- Department of Anaesthesia, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China.
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Li J, Wang X, Wang Y, Zhang W. Analgesic effectiveness of serratus anterior plane block in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a systematic review and updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Anesthesiol 2023; 23:235. [PMID: 37442948 PMCID: PMC10339549 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-023-02197-8] [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: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) is a promising regional technique for analgesia in thoracic surgery. Till now, several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have explored the effectiveness of SAPB for postoperative pain control in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), but the sample sizes were small and conclusions remained in controversy. Therefore, we conducted the present systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS RCTs evaluating the analgesic performance of SAPB, comparing to control methods (no block, placebo or local infiltration anesthesia), in patients undergoing VATS were searched in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and Cochrane Library from inception to December 31, 2022. Mean difference (MD) and corresponding 95% confidence interval (95%CI) were calculated for postoperative pain scores at various time points, postoperative opioid consumption and length of hospital stay. Pooled relative risk (RR) with 95%CI were calculated for the risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and dizziness. A random-effect model was applied. RESULTS A total of 12 RCTs (837 participants) were finally included. Compared to control group, SAPB had significant reductions of postoperative pain scores at 2 h (MD = -1.58, 95%CI: -1.86 to -1.31, P < 0.001), 6 h (MD = -2.06, 95%CI: -2.74 to -1.38, P < 0.001), 12 h (MD = -1.72, 95%CI: -2.30 to -1.14, P < 0.001) and 24 h (MD = -1.03, 95%CI: -1.55 to -0.52, P < 0.001), respectively. Moreover, SAPB conferred a fewer postoperative opioid consumption (MD = -7.3 mg of intravenous morphine equivalent, 95%CI: -10.16 to -4.44, P < 0.001) and lower incidence of PONV (RR = 0.56, 95%CI: 0.41 to 0.77, P < 0.001). There was no difference between both groups regarding length of hospital stay and risk of dizziness. CONCLUSION SAPB shows an excellent performance in postoperative pain management in patients undergoing VATS by reducing pains scores, postoperative opioid consumption and incidence of PONV. However, due to huge heterogeneity, more well-designed, large-scale RCTs are needed to verify these findings in the future.
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- Jie Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, Yuncheng Central Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Yuncheng, 044000, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yuncheng Central Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Yuncheng, 044000, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yuncheng Central Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Yuncheng, 044000, Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Yuncheng Central Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Yuncheng, 044000, Shanxi Province, China.
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Gao X, Chen M, Liu P, Zhou S, Kong S, Zhang J, Cao J. Comparison of Edge of Lamina Block with Thoracic Paravertebral Block and Retrolaminar Block for Analgesic Efficacy in Adult Patients Undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Study. J Pain Res 2023; 16:2375-2382. [PMID: 37469958 PMCID: PMC10352140 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s409721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Background A novel ultrasound-guided paravertebral block, the edge laminar block (ELB) was reported recently. However, it was unclear how effective ELB was in comparison with traditional blocking methods. We conducted a trial to compare the analgesic efficacy of ELB with the thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) and the retrolaminar block (RLB) in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). Methods We identified 90 patients who were scheduled for VATS and randomly assigned them to three groups: ELB group (Group E), TPVB group (Group T), and RLB group (Group R). Each group underwent ELB, TPVB, and RLB, respectively, under ultrasound guidance before general anesthesia induction. All patients received post-operative routine analgesia protocol. Our primary outcome was the extent of dermatomal sensory loss on the midclavicular, midaxillary, and scapular lines, measured using a pinprick 15 minutes after the nerve block. Secondary outcomes included the intraoperative dose of sufentanil, the numerical rating scale (NRS) scores assessed in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and at 6, 12, and 24 hours post-operatively, and pethidine administrated as analgesic rescue dose. Results The percentages of nerve block range reaching the midclavicular line, midaxillary line, and scapular line in Group E were 96.7%, 93.3%, 93.3%, and 60% in Group T and 30%, 56.7%, and 96.7% in Group R, respectively. Group E had wider dermatomal sensory loss on the midclavicular line and midaxillary line compared to Group R (P < 0.001) and had a wider range compared to Group T on the scapular line (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in the intraoperative use of sufentanil in the three groups. Post-operative NRS scores at each time point were significantly lower in Group E than those in the other two groups (P < 0.01). Conclusion ELB had a wider nerve block range and applied better post-operative analgesia in comparison with TPVB and RLB.
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- Xiaoyun Gao
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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