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Chai B, Du J, Chen T, Yu H, Feng Z, Kang X. A Response to: Letter to the Editor Regarding "Role of Serratus Anterior Plane Block in Breast Surgeries". Pain Ther 2023; 12:1105-1107. [PMID: 37300739 PMCID: PMC10290014 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-023-00523-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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- Binggao Chai
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tongxiang First People's Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tongxiang First People's Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tongxiang First People's Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Tongxiang First People's Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pain, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Analgesic Efficacy of Pectoral Nerve Blocks in Implant-Based Mammoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023; 47:106-115. [PMID: 36289099 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-022-03135-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the analgesic effect of pectoral nerve block in implant-based mammoplasty. METHODS EMbase, PubMed, Web of science, MEDLINE, CNKI, Wanfang Database, VIP and other databases were searched from establishment to February 2022 by computer to collect randomized controlled trials which applied pectoral nerve block in implant-based mammoplasty, and meta-analysis was conducted after data extraction and quality evaluation of the literature meeting the inclusion criteria. RESULTS A total of 336 patients in seven RCT studies were included in this study. Pectoral nerve block has a significant effect on postoperative analgesia in patients with implant-based mammoplasty with 1h VAS score significantly reduced in the resting state (MD=-1.85, 95%CI: -2.64~-1.07, P<0.00001); VAS score was significantly decreased 4-6 hours after operation (MD=-1.51, 95%CI: -2.47~-0.55, P=0.002); postoperative opioid consumption was reduced (SMD=-1.37, 95%CI: -2.51~-0.24, P=0.02) in PECS block group; and the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting in the PECS block group was significantly lower (RR: 0.30, 95 %CI: 0.19-0.38, P<0.00001). CONCLUSIONS The application of PECS block in submuscular implant-based mammoplasty can effectively reduce the degree of acute postoperative pain, opioid consumption and the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, indicating its broad prospects in clinical application. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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Reducing pain and opioid consumption after body contouring of the breast by application of a perioperative nerve block: a systematic review. Arch Plast Surg 2021; 48:361-365. [PMID: 34352945 PMCID: PMC8342261 DOI: 10.5999/aps.2020.01550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Background Pain in the postoperative body contouring patient has traditionally been managed with narcotic medication. In an effort to minimize side effects and prevent addiction, plastic surgeons are searching for novel ways to provide adequate analgesia, one of which is nerve blocks. This study was conducted with a meta-analysis that evaluates the efficacy of these blocks for patients who undergo breast surgery. Methods A search of the PubMed/MEDLINE database for articles including the terms “postoperative analgesia” OR “postoperative pain management” AND “in plastic surgery” OR “in cosmetic surgery” OR “in elective surgery” in February 2019 generated five studies on elective breast augmentation and reduction mammoplasty that reported pain scores and quantities of opioids consumed. Independent samples t-tests, one-way analysis of variance, and a random effects model were implemented for evaluation. Results A total of 317 patients were identified as having undergone body contouring of the breast, about half of which received a nerve block. Pain scores on a 1–10 scale and opioid dose-equivalents were calculated. Those who were blocked had an average score of 2.40 compared to 3.64 for those who did not (P<0.001), and required an average of 5.20 less narcotic doses (P<0.001). Pain relief following subpectoral augmentation was best achieved with type-II blocks as opposed to type-I and type-II with serratus plane (P<0.001). Conclusions The opioid epidemic has extended to all surgical specialties. Implementation of a nerve block seems to be an efficacious and cost-effective mechanism to not only help with postoperative pain, but also lower the need for narcotics, especially in subpectoral augmentation.
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Sercan O, Karaveli A, Ozmen S, Uslu A. Comparison of the Effects of Pectoral Nerve Block and Local Infiltration Anesthesia on Postoperative Pain for Breast Reduction Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study. Eurasian J Med 2021; 53:102-107. [PMID: 34177291 DOI: 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2021.20111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the effects of the Pecs II block on postoperative pain in patients undergoing breast reduction surgery. Materials and Methods This prospective, comparative, and observational study was conducted with 53 patients, with American Society of Anesthesiologists I-II, between the ages of 18 and 65, and undergoing bilateral breast reduction surgery. The patients were divided into two groups: Pecs II block with general anesthesia (Pecs group; n = 26) and local infiltration anesthesia with general anesthesia (control group; n = 27). The patients' demographic data, duration of surgery and anesthesia, hemodynamic parameters, perioperative analgesia requirements, postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) scores (at zero, one, three, six, nine, and 12 hours postoperative), the number of patients who needed analgesia at least once, the length of the hospital stay, and block-related complications were recorded. Results There was no statistical difference in terms of the duration of surgery and anesthesia and hemodynamic parameters. Intraoperative total fentanyl consumption (128.85 ± 25.19 mcg in the Pecs group and 227.77 ± 44.58 mcg in the control group; P < .001) and postoperative analgesic requirement were significantly lower in the Pecs group (P < .001). The number of patients who needed analgesia at least once in the Pecs group was four (15.3%). Postoperative VAS scores were significantly lower (P < .001) and the length of the hospital stay was significantly shorter in the Pecs group (P < .001). No block-related complications were observed. Conclusion Pecs II block with general anesthesia may significantly contribute to reducing intraoperative and postoperative analgesia requirements and provide long-lasting and more effective postoperative pain in breast reduction surgery.
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- Orcun Sercan
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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Practical Review of Abdominal and Breast Regional Analgesia for Plastic Surgeons: Evidence and Techniques. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e3224. [PMID: 33425573 PMCID: PMC7787285 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Regional analgesia has been increasing in popularity due to its opioid- sparing analgesic effects and utility in multimodal analgesia strategies. Several regional techniques have been used in plastic surgery; however, there is a lack of consensus on the indications and the comparative efficacy of these blocks. The goal of this review is to provide evidence-based recommendations on the most relevant types of interfascial plane blocks for abdominal and breast surgery. A systematic search of the PUBMED, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases was performed to identify the evidence associated with the different interfascial plane blocks used in plastic surgery. The search included all studies from inception to March 2020. A total of 126 studies were included and used in the synthesis of the information presented in this review. There is strong evidence for using the transversus abdominis plane blocks in both abdominoplasties as well as abdominally-based microvascular breast reconstruction as evidenced by a significant reduction in post-operative pain and opioid consumption. Pectoralis (I and II), serratus anterior, and erector spinae plane blocks all provide good pain control in breast surgeries. Finally, the serratus anterior plane block can be used as primary block or an adjunct to the pectoralis blocks for a wider analgesia coverage of the breast. All the reviewed blocks are safe and easy to administer. Interfascial plane blocks are effective and safe modalities used to reduce pain and opioid consumption after abdominal and breast plastic surgery.
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Sansone P, Giaccari LG, Faenza M, Di Costanzo P, Izzo S, Aurilio C, Coppolino F, Passavanti MB, Pota V, Pace MC. What is the role of locoregional anesthesia in breast surgery? A systematic literature review focused on pain intensity, opioid consumption, adverse events, and patient satisfaction. BMC Anesthesiol 2020; 20:290. [PMID: 33225913 PMCID: PMC7681993 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-020-01206-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast surgery in the United States is common. Pain affects up to 50% of women undergoing breast surgery and can interfere with postoperative outcomes. General anesthesia is the conventional, most frequently used anaesthetic technique. Various locoregional anesthetic techniques are also used for breast surgeries. A systematic review of the use of locoregional anesthesia for postoperative pain in breast surgery is needed to clarify its role in pain management. OBJECTIVES To systematically review literature to establish the efficacy and the safety of locoregional anesthesia used in the treatment of pain after breast surgery. METHODS Embase, MEDLINE, Google Scholar and Cochrane Central Trials Register were systematically searched in Mars 2020 for studies examining locoregional anesthesia for management of pain in adults after breast surgery. The methodological quality of the studies and their results were appraised using the Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) checklist and specific measurement properties criteria, respectively. RESULTS Nineteen studies evaluating locoregional anesthesia were included: 1058 patients underwent lumpectomy/mastectomy, 142 breast augmentation and 79 breast reduction. Locoregional anesthesia provides effective anesthesia and analgesia in the perioperative setting, however no statistically significant difference emerged if compared to other techniques. For mastectomy only, the use of locoregional techniques reduces pain in the first hour after the end of the surgery if compared to other procedures (p = 0.02). Other potentially beneficial effects of locoregional anesthesia include decreased need for opioids, decreased postoperative nausea and vomiting, fewer complications and increased patient satisfaction. All this improves postoperative recovery and shortens hospitalization stay. In none of these cases, locoregional anesthesia was statistically superior to other techniques. CONCLUSION The results of our review showed no differences between locoregional anesthesia and other techniques in the management of breast surgery. Locoregional techniques are superior in reducing pain in the first hour after mastectomy.
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- Pasquale Sansone
- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 2, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 2, Naples, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical Surgical and Dental Sciences - Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical Surgical and Dental Sciences - Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical Surgical and Dental Sciences - Plastic Surgery Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 2, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 2, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 2, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 2, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Piazza Luigi Miraglia, 2, Naples, Italy
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Ahiskalioglu A, Yayik AM, Demir U, Ahiskalioglu EO, Celik EC, Ekinci M, Celik M, Cinal H, Tan O, Aydin ME. Preemptive Analgesic Efficacy of the Ultrasound-Guided Bilateral Superficial Serratus Plane Block on Postoperative Pain in Breast Reduction Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020; 44:37-44. [PMID: 31741068 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-019-01542-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Breast surgery is an exceedingly common procedure and associated with an increased incidence of acute and chronic pain. Preemptive regional anesthesia techniques may improve postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing breast surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of preoperative bilateral serratus plane block on postoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing breast reduction surgery. METHODS After ethical board approval, 40 patients undergoing breast reduction surgery were randomized into 2 groups: control group (Group C, n = 20) and serratus plane block group (Group SPB, n = 20). Group C received bilateral ultrasound-guided 2 ml 0.9% saline subcutaneously each block side, Group SPB received ultrasound-guided bilateral SPB with 0.25% bupivacaine 30 ml each side. The groups were administered the routine general anesthesia protocol. All operations were performed with the mediocentral pedicled reduction mammaplasty technique by the same surgeon. Postoperative analgesia was performed intravenously in the 2 groups twice a day with dexketoprofen trometamol 50 mg and patient-controlled analgesia with fentanyl. Postoperative analgesia was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS). Fentanyl consumption, additional analgesia requirement and opioid-related side effects were recorded during the first 24 h after surgery. RESULTS Compared with control, the VAS score was statistically lower in the SPB group during all measurement times (p < 0.05). The 24-h opioid consumption was significantly higher in the control group compared with the SPB group (372.50 ± 39.65 vs. 296.25 ± 58.08 μq, respectively; p < 0.001). In addition, the analgesia requirement was statistically lower in the SPB group (8/20 vs. 2/20, respectively, p < 0.028). Nausea or vomiting was observed more often in the control group than in SPB block (9/20 vs. 2/20, respectively, p = 0.013), whereas other side effects were similar for the two groups. CONCLUSIONS SPB can be used safely bilaterally in the management of pain for breast reduction surgery as it is easy to perform, provides excellent analgesia, and reduces opioid consumption and opioid sparing effect. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266.
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