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Desai DJ, Ananda Jyothi VM, Pathak R. Efficacy of Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Guided Pectoral Nerve Block-1 and Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Post-operative Analgesia in Modified Radical Mastectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e56258. [PMID: 38623125 PMCID: PMC11017237 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56258] [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: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast carcinoma is one of the most common cancers in present-day women worldwide, hence surgical intervention for the same is inevitable. General anesthesia being the preferred technique, the selection of appropriate postoperative pain management is a major concern in which superficial fascial plane chest wall blocks play a pivotal role. We aimed to prove the efficacy of peripheral nerve stimulator-guided pectoral nerve-1 (PEC 1) block and serratus anterior plane (SAP) block for postoperative analgesia in modified radical mastectomy. METHODS This prospective randomized controlled clinical study comprised 60 females undergoing modified radical mastectomy and was randomly allocated to two groups. Group A patients received general anesthesia while, in addition to general anesthesia, group B patients received PEC 1 and SAP blocks. Postoperatively the active and passive visual analog score (VAS), duration of analgesia, cumulative requirement of rescue analgesics in the first 24 hours and associated perioperative complications were noted. All quantitative data were analyzed by student t-test and qualitative data by chi-square test using MedCalc software 12.5. RESULTS VAS score for first 24 hours in group B was lower at rest, on pressure over the surgical site as well as on movements compared with the patients in group A with the p-value being < 0.0001 at all time intervals. Time for receiving first rescue analgesia was shorter (1.25±0.56hour vs 20.05±7.78hour, p<0.001) with the significantly higher requirement of cumulative doses of tramadol in the first 24 hours in patients belonging to group A (233.33±47.95mg vs 110±31.62 mg, p<0.001). CONCLUSION PEC 1 and SAP blocks given under peripheral nerve stimulator guidance have a high success rate and are reliable in providing adequate postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy.
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- Anesthesiology, Medical College Baroda, Vadodara, IND
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Yang H, Wang H, Wang Q. The analgesic efficacy of pectoral nerve block for breast augmentation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies. J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2023; 58:142-148. [PMID: 38095482 DOI: 10.2340/jphs.v58.9395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many patients suffered from serious pain after breast augmentation, but the analgesic efficacy of pectoral nerve block for these patients was not well established. Thus, this meta-analysis was intended to study the analgesic efficacy of pectoral nerve block for breast augmentation. METHODS Several databases including PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases were searched, and we included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding the analgesic efficacy of pectoral nerve block for breast augmentation. RESULTS Six RCTs were ultimately included in this meta-analysis. Compared with control intervention for breast augmentation, pectoral nerve block could significantly reduce pain scores at 1 h (mean difference [MD] = -2.28; 95% confidence interval [CI] = -3.71 to -0.85; P = 0.002), 2 h (MD = -3.08; 95% CI = -3.95 to -2.20; P < 0.00001), 4 h (MD = -2.95; 95% CI = -3.32 to -2.58; P < 0.00001), 6-8 h (MD = -2.68; 95% CI = -3.24 to -2.11; P < 0.00001), 24 h (MD = -2.04; 95% CI = -2.41 to -1.67; P < 0.00001), the number of analgesic requirement (odd ratio [OR] = 0.20; 95% CI = 0.09 to 0.45; P = 0.0001), and the incidence of nausea (OR = 0.21; 95% CI = 0.08 to 0.54; P = 0.001) and vomiting (OR = 0.15; 95% CI = 0.05 to 0.39; P = 0.0001). Conclusions: Pectoral nerve block may be effective for pain relief after breast augmentation.
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- Hailin Yang
- Department of thoracic and thyroid breast surgery, The People's Hospital of Yubei District of Chongqing City, Chongqing, China
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- Department of thoracic and thyroid breast surgery, The People's Hospital of Yubei District of Chongqing City, Chongqing, China
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- Department of thoracic and thyroid breast surgery, The People's Hospital of Yubei District of Chongqing City, Chongqing, China.
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Diana K, Teh MS, Islam T, Lim WL, Beh ZY, Taib NAM. Benefits of PECS Block as Part of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol for Breast Cancer Surgery in an Asian Institution: A Retrospective Cohort Study. World J Surg 2023; 47:564-572. [PMID: 36599951 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-022-06881-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Regional analgesia techniques have been increasingly used for post-operative pain management following mastectomy. We aim to evaluate analgesic benefits of pectoral nerve (PECS2) block incorporated as part of the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol in patients undergoing mastectomy in University Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia. MATERIAL AND METHODS A single centre, cohort study evaluating 335 women who have undergone unilateral mastectomy between January 2017 and March 2020 in Malaysia. Regional anaesthesia were given pre-operatively via ultrasound guided pectoral and intercostal nerves block (PECSII). RESULTS Utilization of regional anaesthesia increased from 11% in 2017 to 43% in 2020. Types and duration of surgeries were comparable. Opiod consumption was 3 mg lower in those who had PECS2 block ((27 [24-30] mg), in comparison with those who received general anaesthesia only (30 [26-34] mg), p < 0.001, and length of stay was half a day shorter in the regional anaesthesia group and these were statistically significant. However, pain score (2 [1-3]; 2 [1-3], p=0.719) and post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) (32.6-32.5%, p = 0.996) were similar. CONCLUSION This study highlights the importance of PECS2 block as a component of ERAS protocol for mastectomy in an Asian hospital. This study also inferred that patients may be safely discharged within 24 h of surgery and therefore, same day surgery may be feasible in selected group of patients undergoing mastectomy and this could imply overall cost benefits.
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- Kavinya Diana
- Department of Surgery, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Surgery, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Anaestesiology, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Anaestesiology, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Abdel Fattah ME, Ibrahim OS, Gouda NM, Abdel-Hak MM. Effectiveness of Ultrasound Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block Compared to Ultrasound Guided Modified Pectoral Nerves Block in Modified Radical Mastectomy: A Randomized Single Blinded Study. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/11101849.2022.2129134] [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] Open
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- Mohamed Elsaid Abdel Fattah
- Anesthesia, Surgical ICU and Pain Management Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Anesthesia, Surgical ICU and Pain Management Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Anesthesia, Surgical ICU and Pain Management Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Anesthesia, Surgical ICU and Pain Management Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Yu L, Cui X, Song P, Li C, Zhao H, Chang Y. Perioperative pectoral nerve block type II and postoperative recurrence in breast cancer: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Surg 2022; 22:447. [PMID: 36585623 PMCID: PMC9805115 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01895-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A new technique for analgesia called pectoral nerve block is widely used in surgeries of breast cancer. Pectoral nerve block type II (Pecs II) block has less influence on immunity when compared with general anesthesia method. The purpose of this research is to demonstrate whether Pecs II block has influence on the recurrence of breast cancer after surgical operation. METHODS 526 breast cancer patients were recruited in this research and randomized into general anesthesia group and general anesthesia with Pecs II block group. Recurrence-free survival (RFS), distant recurrence-free survival (DRFS), and overall survival (OS) were evaluated for the two groups. RESULTS Based on the statistical data, only the consumption of remifentanil was dramatically reduced by the performance of Pecs II block when compared with general anesthesia method. The performance of Pecs II block had no significant influence on OS, RFS, and DRFS of breast cancer patients after surgery. ASA physical status III, TNM stage 2 + 3, and mastectomy were proved to have association with lower recurrence-free survival. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the performance of Pecs II block declined the remifentanil consumption during surgery of breast cancer. Meanwhile, the performance of Pecs II block had no significant influence on the OS, RFS, and DRFS of breast cancer patients after surgical resection.
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- Lili Yu
- grid.452270.60000 0004 0614 4777Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, No.16, Xinhua Road, Cangzhou, 061000 Hebei China
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- grid.452270.60000 0004 0614 4777Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, No.16, Xinhua Road, Cangzhou, 061000 Hebei China
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- grid.452270.60000 0004 0614 4777Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, No.16, Xinhua Road, Cangzhou, 061000 Hebei China
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- grid.452270.60000 0004 0614 4777Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, No.16, Xinhua Road, Cangzhou, 061000 Hebei China
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- grid.452270.60000 0004 0614 4777Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, No.16, Xinhua Road, Cangzhou, 061000 Hebei China
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- grid.452270.60000 0004 0614 4777Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, No.16, Xinhua Road, Cangzhou, 061000 Hebei China
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Uribe AA, Weaver TE, Echeverria-Villalobos M, Periel L, Pasek J, Fiorda-Diaz J, Palettas M, Skoracki RJ, Poteet SJ, Heard JA. Efficacy of PECS block in addition to multimodal analgesia for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing outpatient elective breast surgery: A retrospective study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:975080. [PMID: 36045918 PMCID: PMC9420942 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.975080] [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] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Pectoralis nerve blocks (PECS) have been shown in numerous studies to be a safe and effective method to treat postoperative pain and reduce postoperative opioid consumption after breast surgery. However, there are few publications evaluating the PECS block effectiveness in conjunction with multimodal analgesia (MMA) in outpatient breast surgery. This retrospective study aims to evaluate the efficacy of PECS's blocks on perioperative pain management and opioid consumption. Methods We conducted a retrospective study to assess the efficacy of preoperative PECS block in addition to preoperative MMA (oral acetaminophen and/or gabapentin) in reducing opioid consumption in adult female subjects undergoing outpatient elective breast surgery between 2015 and 2020. A total of 228 subjects were included in the study and divided in two groups: PECS block group (received PECS block + MMA) and control Group (received only MMA). The primary outcome was to compare postoperative opioid consumption between both groups. The secondary outcome was intergroup comparisons of the following: postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), incidence of rescue antiemetic medication, PACU non-opioid analgesic medication required, length of PACU stay and the incidence of 30-day postoperative complications between both groups. Results Two hundred and twenty-eight subjects (n = 228) were included in the study. A total of 174 subjects were allocated in the control group and 54 subjects were allocated in the PECS block group. Breast reduction and mastectomy/lumpectomy surgeries were the most commonly performed procedures (48% and 28%, respectively). The total amount of perioperative (intraoperative and PACU) MME was 27 [19, 38] in the control group and 28.5 [22, 38] in the PECS groups (p = 0.21). PACU opioid consumption was 14.3 [7, 24.5] MME for the control group and 17 [8, 23] MME (p = 0.732) for the PECS group. Lastly, the mean overall incidence of postsurgical complications at 30 days was 3% (N = 5), being wound infection, the only complication observed in the PECS groups (N = 2), and hematoma (N = 2) and wound dehiscence (N = 1) in the control group. Conclusion PECS block combined with MMA may not reduce intraoperative and/or PACU opioid consumption in patients undergoing outpatient elective breast surgery.
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- Alberto A. Uribe
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, The Ohio State University, Center of Biostatistics, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
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Ardon AE, George JE, Gupta K, O’Rourke MJ, Seering MS, Tokita HK, Wilson SH, Moo TA, Lizarraga I, McLaughlin S, Greengrass RA. The Use of Pectoralis Blocks in Breast Surgery: A Practice Advisory and Narrative Review from the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA). Ann Surg Oncol 2022; 29:4777-4786. [DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-11724-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Mendonça FT, Junior AVDAF, Nogueira HCR, Roncolato HH, Goveia CS. Efficacy of type-I and type-II pectoral nerve blocks (PECS I and II) in patients undergoing mastectomy: a prospective randomised clinical trial. Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther 2022; 54:302-309. [PMID: 36458667 PMCID: PMC10156554 DOI: 10.5114/ait.2022.121096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The benefits of type I/II pectoral nerve blocks (PECS I/II), which can be dose dependent, have been examined in different studies. Nonetheless, few randomised trials have been performed in South America. The present randomised trial examined the efficacy of PECS I/II with a higher dose of the local anaesthetic to manage perioperative pain after mastectomy in Brazil. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a randomised, parallel, single-centre, and single-blind trial. Eighty participants undergoing elective mastectomy were randomised (1 : 1) to receive PECS I/II plus ultrasound-guided ropivacaine (0.5%) or standard general anaesthesia. The primary outcome was pain intensity at rest 24 hours after surgery, assessed with a numerical rating scale. Haemodynamic outcomes, consumption of opioids, anaesthe-tics and antiemetics, and post-anaesthetic recovery times were also recorded. RESULTS Sixty participants (75%) completed the study. The mean age was 54 years, with 57% of participants undergoing mastectomy and 43% undergoing quadrantectomy. Median pain intensity (interquartile range) at rest (24 h postoperatively) was lower in the PECS I/II group compared to the control group: 0 (0-1.75) vs. 1 (1-2), P = 0.021. A smaller number of patients in the PECS I/II group required intraoperative fentanyl (23.3% vs. 83.3%; P < 0.001) and postoperative tramadol (20.0 vs. 76.7%; P < 0.001). Mean doses of fentanyl and tramadol were about 4-5 times lower in the PECS I/II group (P < 0.001). PECS I/II significantly reduced sevoflurane consumption during surgery (P = 0.01). No difference was observed regarding adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS PECS I/II blockade with high-dose local anaesthetic is efficacious and safe, resulting in lower levels of perioperative pain after mastectomy compared to standard general anaesthesia.
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- Fabricio Tavares Mendonça
- Teaching and Training Centre in Anaesthesiology, Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal, Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Teaching and Training Centre in Anaesthesiology, Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal, Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Teaching and Training Centre in Anaesthesiology, Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal, Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- University of Brasília, Anaesthesiology Centre, Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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Makkar JK, Dahiya D, Jain D, Kuber A, Kajal K, Singh NP. Effect of balanced anaesthesia with and without modified pectoralis nerve block on postoperative analgesia after breast surgeries: A randomised controlled trial. Indian J Anaesth 2021; 65:S110-S114. [PMID: 34703055 PMCID: PMC8500198 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_125_21] [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] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background and Aims: Modified pectoral nerve block (PEC) has been reported to have variable effects on perioperative pain in patients undergoing surgery for carcinoma breast. This randomised controlled trial was conducted to study the effect of modified PEC on postoperative pain relief in patients undergoing breast surgery. Methods: Fifty patients with carcinoma breast undergoing breast surgery were randomised to receive a modified PEC block consisting of 30 ml of ropivacaine 0.2% after induction of anaesthesia (PEC group) or no block (GA group) in this prospective randomised trial. Time to first rescue analgesia was recorded as primary outcome. Other secondary outcomes recorded were postoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, number of rescue boluses and 24-h fentanyl consumption. Results: There was no significant difference in time to first rescue analgesia between the two groups, with mean difference (95% confidence interval) of 22.91 (−6.8 to 52.69) min. Amount of fentanyl required to keep pain VAS less than 3 was also comparable between the two groups, mean (standard deviation) of 42.0 μg (17.42) in GA group versus 43.24 μg (17.22) in PEC group; P = 0.830.20/25 patients required rescue analgesia in GA group as compared to 17/25 in PEC group (P = 0.334). The postoperative VAS scores were also comparable between the groups at all time intervals. Conclusion: Balanced anaesthesia supplemented with modified PEC block performed after general anaesthesia did not improve the postoperative pain in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy.
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- Jeetinder K Makkar
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 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 Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 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 Neuroanaesthesia, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Kim DH, Kim SJ, Liu J, Beathe J, Memtsoudis SG. Fascial plane blocks: a narrative review of the literature. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2021; 46:600-617. [PMID: 34145072 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2020-101909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Fascial plane blocks (FPBs) are increasingly numerous and are often touted as effective solutions to many perioperative challenges facing anesthesiologists. As 'new' FPBs are being described, questions regarding their effectiveness remain unanswered as appropriate studies are lacking and publications are often limited to case discussions or technical reports. It is often unclear if newly named FPBs truly represent a novel intervention with new indications, or if these new publications describe mere ultrasound facilitated modifications of existing techniques. Here, we present broad concepts and potential mechanisms of FPB. In addition, we discuss major FPBs of (1) the extremities (2) the posterior torso and (3) the anterior torso. The characteristics, indications and a brief summary of the literature on these blocks is included. Finally, we provide an estimate of the overall level of evidence currently supporting individual approaches as FPBs continue to rapidly evolve.
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- David H Kim
- Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA .,Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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BACKGROUND Pectoral nerve blocks (PECS block) might be an interesting new regional anaesthetic technique in patients undergoing breast surgery. OBJECTIVE The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate postoperative pain outcomes and adverse events of a PECS block compared with no treatment, sham treatment or other regional anaesthetic techniques in women undergoing breast surgery. DESIGN We performed a systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCT) with meta-analysis and risk of bias assessment. DATA SOURCES The databases MEDLINE, CENTRAL (until December 2019) and clinicaltrials.gov were systematically searched. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA All RCTs investigating the efficacy and adverse events of PECS compared with sham treatment, no treatment or other regional anaesthetic techniques in women undergoing breast surgery with general anaesthesia were included. RESULTS A total of 24 RCTs (1565 patients) were included. PECS (compared with no treatment) block might reduce pain at rest [mean difference -1.14, 95% confidence interval (CI), -2.1 to -0.18, moderate quality evidence] but we are uncertain regarding the effect on pain during movement at 24 h after surgery (mean difference -1.79, 95% CI, -3.5 to -0.08, very low-quality evidence). We are also uncertain about the effect of PECS block on pain at rest at 24 h compared with sham block (mean difference -0.83, 95% CI, -1.80 to 0.14) or compared with paravertebral block (PVB) (mean difference -0.18, 95% CI, -1.0 to 0.65), both with very low-quality evidence. PECS block may have no effect on pain on movement at 24 h after surgery compared with PVB block (mean difference -0.56, 95% CI, -1.53 to 0.41, low-quality evidence). Block-related complications were generally poorly reported. CONCLUSION There is moderate quality evidence that PECS block compared with no treatment reduces postoperative pain intensity at rest. The observed results were less pronounced if patients received a sham block. Furthermore, PECS blocks might be equally effective as PVBs. Due to mostly low-quality or very low-quality evidence level, further research is warranted. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION CRD42019126733.
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Hong B, Bang S, Oh C, Park E, Park S. Comparison of PECS II and erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia following modified radical mastectomy: Bayesian network meta-analysis using a control group. J Anesth 2021; 35:723-733. [PMID: 33786681 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-021-02923-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The present study compared the effects of pectoral nerve block II (PECS II) and erector spinae plane (ESP) block for postoperative analgesia in patients who underwent modified radical mastectomy by performing a network meta-analysis (NMA) using indirect comparison with systemic analgesia. Studies comparing the analgesic effects of PECS II and ESP block were searched on MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library. The primary outcome of this study was cumulative opioid consumption for 24 h postoperatively. Pain score during this period was also assessed. NMA was performed to compare the postoperative analgesic effects of plane blocks and systemic analgesia. A search of databases identified 17 studies, with a total of 1069 patients, comparing the analgesic efficacies of PECS II block, ESP block, and systemic analgesia. Compared with systemic analgesia, mean difference of opioid consumption was - 10 mg (95% credible interval [CrI] - 15.0 to - 5.6 mg) with PECS II block and - 5.7 mg (95% CrI - 11.0 to - 0.7 mg) with ESP block. Relative to systemic analgesia, PECS II block showed lower pain scores over the first postoperative 24 h, whereas ESP block did not. PECS II block showed the highest surface under the cumulative ranking curves for both opioid consumption and pain score. Both PECS II and ESP blocks were shown to be more effective than systemic analgesia regarding postoperative analgesia following modified radical mastectomy, and between the two blocks, PECS II appeared to have favorable analgesic effects compared to ESP block.
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- Boohwi Hong
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea.
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Pellini F, Di Filippo G, Mirandola S, Deguidi G, Filippi E, Pollini GP. Effects of Lean Thinking and Emerging Technologies on Breast Cancer Patients' Therapeutic Process During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case-Control Matched Study. Front Surg 2021; 8:582980. [PMID: 33791333 PMCID: PMC8006315 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.582980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction: The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the sudden disruption of routine medical care, and the subsequent reorganization of hospital structures and therapeutic algorithms, aiming at protecting patients and health professionals. This was inevitably bound to affect our Breast Unit, dilating both pre- and post-operative times. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect on patients' flow of organizational and logistic changes (key interventions) based on lean thinking implemented after the COVID-19 outbreak. Materials and Methods: Clinical and demographic data were retrospectively collected from patients undergoing sentinel lymph node biopsy for breast cancer at the Verona University Hospital from January 2018 to June 2020. Patients enrolled (n = 341) were divided into two groups according to date of admission: before (Group A; n = 294) and after (Group B; n = 47) the implementation of key interventions. Each case in Group B was subsequently matched 1:1 by means of case-control matching with cases from Group A for age, comorbidities, and type of surgery (Subgroup A1; N = 47). Pre-admission time (T0) and length of stay (T1) were compared between the three groups. Results: Median T0 was 312 h, whereas median T1 was 24 h. Patients in Group B had a higher frequency of comorbidities (57.4 vs. 25.2%, p = 0.001) and underwent mastectomy more often than patients in Group A (61.7 vs. 36.7%, p = 0.001). Both median T0 and T1 were higher in group B than in group A (384 vs. 300 h, p = 0.001, 48 vs. 24 h, p = 0.001, respectively). Median T0 and T1 did not significantly differ between Group B and Subgroup A1 (all p > 0.05). Conclusions: Lean thinking and new technologies could prove useful to the optimization of preoperative and postoperative times during the current pandemic, minimizing healthcare personnel and patients' exposure to SARS-CoV-2, and promoting a rational use of limited resources, while complying with oncological principles.
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- Francesca Pellini
- Complex Operative Unit of Breast Surgery, Breast Unit, Oncologic Surgery Department, AOUI, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Complex Operative Unit of Breast Surgery, Breast Unit, Oncologic Surgery Department, AOUI, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Complex Operative Unit of Breast Surgery, Breast Unit, Oncologic Surgery Department, AOUI, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Complex Operative Unit of Breast Surgery, Breast Unit, Oncologic Surgery Department, AOUI, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Complex Operative Unit of Breast Surgery, Breast Unit, Oncologic Surgery Department, AOUI, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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- Complex Operative Unit of Breast Surgery, Breast Unit, Oncologic Surgery Department, AOUI, Ospedale Civile Maggiore, Verona, Italy
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Kubodera K, Fujii T, Akane A, Aoki W, Sekiguchi A, Iwata K, Ban M, Ando R, Nakamura N, Shibata Y, Nishiwaki K. <Editors' Choice> Efficacy of pectoral nerve block type-2 (Pecs II block) versus serratus plane block for postoperative analgesia in breast cancer surgery: a retrospective study. NAGOYA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE 2021; 82:93-99. [PMID: 32273637 PMCID: PMC7103864 DOI: 10.18999/nagjms.82.1.93] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Thoracic wall nerve blocks reduce postoperative acute pain after breast cancer surgery (BCS); however, their short-term effects and the most effective technique remain unclear. To compare the effects of pectoral nerve block type-2 (Pecs II block) and serratus plane block for postoperative short-term analgesia, we retrospectively reviewed 43 BCS patients who underwent Pecs II block (n=22) or serratus plane block (n=21). The primary outcome was the proportion of patients with no complaints of pain 2 months post-BCS. The odds ratio (OR) was assessed, adjusting for axillary lymph node dissection. The secondary outcomes were pain severity 24 hours and 2 months post-operation using the numerical rating scale score, and morphine consumption within 24 hours. The proportion of patients without pain 2 months post-BCS was significantly less with Pecs II block than in patients with serratus plane block (55% vs. 19%, adjusted OR, 5.04; 95% confidence interval, 1.26-20.07; P=0.02); the median [interquartile range] score for pain 2 months post-operation was also significantly lower with Pecs II block (Pecs II block 0.5 [0-1] vs. serratus plane block 1 [1-2]); P=0.03). Regarding post-BCS acute analgesia, the median [interquartile range] postoperative 24-hour pain score was 2 [1-3] and 3 [1.5-3.5], and the median morphine consumption within 24 hours was 1.5 [0.75-5.5] and 3 [1.5-10] mg in Pecs II block and serratus plane block (P=0.47 and P=0.11), respectively. This study suggests that Pecs II block prevents short-term post-BCS pain better than serratus plane block. However, further studies are needed in order to support this finding.
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- Kazumi Kubodera
- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Center, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Sharma S, Tiwari S, Sharma K, Nair N. Randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of pectoral nerve block with general anesthesia alone in patients undergoing unilateral mastectomy. Indian J Surg Oncol 2021; 12:158-163. [PMID: 33814847 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-020-01269-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of pectoral nerve block for post-operative analgesia in breast surgery patients. This double blinded, randomized controlled trial was conducted after Clinical Trials Registry-India registration. Sixty ASA grade I-II female patients undergoing unilateral modified radical mastectomy under general anesthesia, were recruited pre-operatively in two groups. PECS group (n = 29) was given ipsilateral pectoral nerve block I & II while the CONTROL group (n = 29) directly proceeded to surgery. Our primary outcome was comparison of immediate post-operative pain scores at rest and movement. The secondary outcomes were post-operative pain scores at 2, 4, 6, 12, 18, and 24 h, total intraoperative fentanyl consumption, time to rescue analgesia, post-operative nausea vomiting, and complications, if any. Categorical data was analyzed by using the chi-squared test or Fishers Exact test. Comparison of pain scores was analyzed by using the Independent sample t test. The immediate post-operative pain scores in two groups were comparable. The pain scores were also comparable at 4, 6, 12, and 24 h; but statistically significantly lower in PECS group at 2 and 18 h. The total intraoperative fentanyl consumption was also reduced in PECS group (P = 0.009). Only 9 patients in PECS group (796.5 min) as compared to 22 patients in CONTROL group (387.7 min) required rescue analgesia (P = 0.001). Pectoral nerve block benefits patients undergoing mastectomy by achieving similar post-operative pain scores with decreased consumption of intraoperative and post-operative opioids. Registration. Clinical Trials Registry of India, (CTRI/2017/04/008289). ctri.nic.in.
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- Sudivya Sharma
- Department of Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, 400012 Mumbai, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, 400012 Mumbai, India
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- Department Of Surgical Oncology (Breast Services), Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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Ciftci B, Ekinci M, Celik EC, Karaaslan P, Tukac İC. Ultrasound-guided pectoral nerve block for pain control after breast augmentation: a randomized clinical study. Braz J Anesthesiol 2020; 71:44-49. [PMID: 33712252 PMCID: PMC9373212 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2020.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Pectoral nNerve (PECS) block type-1 is an Ultrasound (US)-guided interfacial block that can be performed for postoperative analgesia management after breast surgery. In the procedure, a local anesthetic solution is injected into the interfacial area between the Pectoralis Major muscles (PMm) and Pectoralis minor muscles (Pmm). The present study compared PECS block type-1 administered preoperatively or postoperatively for postoperative analgesia after breast augmentation surgery. METHODS The patients were randomly divided into three groups (n = 30 in each): a preoperative PECS block group (Pregroup), postoperative PECS block group (Postgroup), and control group (Group C). Opioid consumption and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores were evaluated at postoperative period. RESULTS The pains scores in the Pregroup were significantly lower than those in the control group. Although there was no significantly difference in the VAS scores of the Postgroup and control group at postoperative 1 hour, the scores in the Postgroup were significantly lower than those in the control group at all the other evaluated times (p < 0.05). The VAS scores in the Pregroup were significantly lower than those in the Postgroup 8 hours after the surgery. Opioid consumption was significantly lower in the Pregroup as compared with that in the other two groups (p < 0.05). The use of rescue analgesia in the Pregroup was significantly lower than that in the other groups (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Performing PECS block type-1 preoperatively reduced VAS scores and opioid consumption after breast augmentation.
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- Bahadır Ciftci
- Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul, Turkey
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Bawany MH, Oswald J. Pecs Blocks for Chronic Pain: A Case Report of Successful Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome Management. A A Pract 2020; 14:e01299. [PMID: 32909727 DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Mastectomies can be complicated by difficult-to-treat postmastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) and axillary web syndrome (AWS). We present a case of PMPS and AWS successfully treated with Pecs I and II blocks and trigger point injections. At follow-up after 4 months, our patient reported 70% improvement in pain, movement, function, and discontinuation of opioids. This case presents the utility of a multimodal approach for a patient with pain after mastectomy. This case report is the first-time demonstration of Pecs blocks to treat chronic PMPS.
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- Mohammad H Bawany
- From the School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
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- Center for Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, San Diego, California
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Mansour MA, Fouad AZ, Amin SM, Dobal NM. Establishing a Technique for Pectoral II-Block Catheter Insertion with Ultrasound Guidance: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Local Reg Anesth 2020; 13:85-93. [PMID: 32848451 PMCID: PMC7429189 DOI: 10.2147/lra.s262138] [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: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To assess the efficacy and safety of a modified technique for ultrasound-guided pectoral II block for postoperative pain control after mastectomy. Methods In this randomized controlled trial, patients were randomly allocated into two groups (40 patients each). Group I patients were subjected to ultrasound-guided pectoral II block with injection of 10 mL lidocaine 1% as a dissecting solution before attempting catheter insertion, while group II patients underwent the standard procedure without a dissecting solution. Measured outcomes included catheter visibility, pain, patient satisfaction, performance time, and complications. Results Compared with group II, group I had significantly lower median catheter-visibility scores, shorter block performance time, and fewer insertion attempts. Group I had a nonsignificantly higher rate of complications than group II. Conclusion The modified technique facilitated the procedure, shortened the catheter-insertion time, and showed higher patient satisfaction. However, it was associated with lower catheter visibility on ultrasonography. Further studies are required to confirm the present findings and assess the safety of the modified technique.
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- Mohamed A Mansour
- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Deng W, Fu D, He L. Evaluation of Pectoral Nerve Block in Modified Radical Mastectomy: Comparison of Three Concentrations of Ropivacaine. Clin Interv Aging 2020; 15:937-944. [PMID: 32606635 PMCID: PMC7319529 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s251613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Pectoral nerve block type I (PECS I Block) and type II (PECS II Block) with ropivacaine are relatively new analgesic methods for breast-cancer surgery. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of different concentrations of ropivacaine given in the same volume for the PECS II Block in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy (MRM). Patients and Methods One hundred and twenty women undergoing elective MRM who met inclusion criteria were divided randomly into four groups of 30: control group without PECS II Block and R0.2%, R0.3%, and R0.4% groups, who received general anesthesia plus the PECS II Block with ropivacaine at 0.2%, 0.3%, and 0.4%, respectively, in a volume of 40 mL. Results The postoperative numerical rating scale (NRS) pain score at rest and active was significantly higher in the control group than that in the three ropivacaine groups (P<0.05 for all), and the postoperative NRS score in the R0.3% group and R0.4% group at 12, 24, and 48 h postoperatively were significantly lower than that in the R0.2% group (P<0.05 for all); there was no significant difference between the R0.3% group and R0.4% group. The time when pain was first felt after MRM, the total number of complaints during 3, 6, 12, 24, and 48 h after MRM, and the total analgesic requirement (tramadol consumption) during the first 24 h postoperatively in the R0.3% group and R0.4% group were significantly lower than those in the control group and R0.2% group (P<0.05 for all); there was no significant difference between the R0.3% group and R0.4% group. Conclusion A dose of 0.3% ropivacaine was the optimal concentration for a PECS II Block for patients undergoing MRM because it provided efficacious analgesia during and >48 h after MRM. Increasing the ropivacaine concentration did not improve the analgesia of the PECS II Block significantly.
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- Wei Deng
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Hospital of Jiaxing (Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University), Jiaxing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, People's Republic of China
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Cui X, Zhu C, Chen P, Qu M, Zhang B, Li H. Effect of pectoral nerve block type II under general anesthesia on the immune function of patients with breast cancer. Am J Surg 2020; 220:938-944. [PMID: 32184007 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.03.008] [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: 01/11/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND To investigate whether the use of Pecs II block benefit patients with the respect to the immune functions. METHODS Totally 196 patients were included in this study. These patients were randomized to two groups, general anesthesia alone group (G group) and Pectoral nerve (Pecs) II block under general anesthesia group (PG group). RESULTS It was found that remifentanil consumption was less in PG group than it in G group. PG group showed a higher proportion of NK cells in peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) and an improved killing activity than G groups after surgery. We also found that postoperative interleukin (IL)-2 concentration in the plasma of PG group was dramatically higher than it of G group. Interestingly, there was even no significant change between preoperative and postoperative IL-2 levels in PG group, suggesting the less inhibitory effect of Pecs II block on immune system of those patients. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, these results indicate that Pecs II block use in patients may have an enhanced immunity compared with general anesthesia method.
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- Xiuling Cui
- Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, No 16 Xinhua Road, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated TCM-WM·Hebei, No 31 Huanghe Road, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, No 16 Xinhua Road, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, No 16 Xinhua Road, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China
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- Hubei Medical College, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, China
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- Quality Control Office, Cangzhou Central Hospital, No 16 Xinhua Road, Cangzhou, 061000, Hebei, China
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Pectoral Nerve Block and Erector Spinae Plane Block and Post-Breast Surgery Complications. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT 2020. [DOI: 10.5812/ijcm.100893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Remifentanil-Sparing Effect of Pectoral Nerve Block Type II in Breast Surgery under Surgical Pleth Index-Guided Analgesia during Total Intravenous Anesthesia. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8081181. [PMID: 31394854 PMCID: PMC6722786 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8081181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The pectoral nerve block type II (Pecs II block) can provide adequate perioperative analgesia in breast surgery. The surgical pleth index (SPI) is used to monitor the nociception balance using pulse oximetry. We investigated the remifentanil-sparing effect of Pecs II block under SPI guided analgesia during total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA). Thirty-nine patients undergoing breast surgery under remifentanil-propofol anesthesia were randomly assigned to the intervention (Pecs group, n = 20) or control group (n = 19). Remifentanil and propofol concentrations were adjusted to maintain an SPI of 20–50 and a bispectral index of 40–60, respectively. The Pecs group received an ultrasound-guided Pecs II block preoperatively using 30 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine. Total infused remifentanil during the surgery was significantly less in the Pecs group than in the control group (6.8 ± 2.2 μg/kg/h vs. 10.1 ± 3.7 μg/kg/h, p = 0.001). Pain scores on arrival at the postanesthetic care unit (PACU) (3 (2–5) vs. 5 (4–7)) and the rescue analgesic requirement in the PACU (9 vs. 2) was significantly lower in the Pecs group than in the control group. In conclusion, Pecs II block was able to reduce the intraoperative remifentanil consumption by approximately 30% and improve the postoperative pain in PACU in patients undergoing breast surgery under SPI-guided analgesia during TIVA.
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Zhao J, Han F, Yang Y, Li H, Li Z. Pectoral nerve block in anesthesia for modified radical mastectomy: A meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e15423. [PMID: 31045802 PMCID: PMC6504333 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many types of regional nerve blocks have been used during anesthesia for modified radical mastectomy. In recent years, the use of pectoral nerve (PECS) block has gained importance in postoperative analgesia, but there are still controversies regarding its efficacy. There is especially no consensus on the optimal type of PECS block to be used. Herein, we attempt to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of the PECS block after radical mastectomy. METHODS We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane library for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for studies regarding PECS versus general anesthesia (GA) that were published prior to May 31, 2018. Outcome measures such as intra- and postoperative consumption of opioids, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), need for postoperative rescue analgesia, and pain scores were analyzed. After quality evaluation and data extraction, a meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.3 software, and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system was used for rating the quality of evidence. RESULTS A total of 8 RCTs and 2 cohort studies involving 993 patients were eligible. Compared with the GA group, the PECS block group effectively reduced the intraoperative and postoperative use of opioid drugs, incidence of PONV, need for postoperative rescue analgesia, and pain scores within 0 to 6 hours after surgery. However, subgroup analysis showed that PECS I block did not have a significant advantage in reducing the intra- and postoperative consumption of opioids. Results for each outcome indicator were confirmed as having a high or moderate level of evidence. CONCLUSIONS Even considering the limitations (evaluations of efficacy in different age groups and for chronic pain were not carried out) of this meta-analysis, it can be concluded that the PECS II block is an effective anesthetic regimen in modified radical mastectomy that can effectively reduce the intra- and postoperative consumption of opioids, postoperative PONV, and the need for postoperative rescue analgesia and can alleviate early pain (0-6 hours) after surgery.
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- Jia Zhao
- Department of Anesthesia, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University
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- Department of Anesthesia, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University
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- Department of Anesthesia, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University
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- Center for Applied Statistical Research and College of Mathematics, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University
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Comparison of the effects of modified pectoral nerve block and erector spinae plane block on postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores of patients after radical mastectomy surgery: A prospective, randomized, controlled trial. J Clin Anesth 2019; 54:61-65. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2018.10.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Senapathi TGA, Widnyana IMG, Aribawa IGNM, Jaya AAGPS, Junaedi IMD. Combined ultrasound-guided Pecs II block and general anesthesia are effective for reducing pain from modified radical mastectomy. J Pain Res 2019; 12:1353-1358. [PMID: 31114311 PMCID: PMC6497844 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s197669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose: Combined regional and general anesthesia are often used for the management of breast cancer surgery. Thoracic spinal block, thoracic epidural block, thoracic paravertebral block, and multiple intercostal nerve blocks are the regional anesthesia techniques which have been used in breast surgery, but some anesthesiologists are not comfortable because of the complication and side effects. In 2012, Blanco et al introduced pectoralis nerve (Pecs) II block or modified Pecs block as a novel approach to breast surgery. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of combined ultrasound-guided Pecs II block and general anesthesia for reducing intra- and postoperative pain from modified radical mastectomy. Patients and methods: Fifty patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy with general anesthesia were divided into two groups randomly (n=25), to either Pecs (P) group or control (C) group. Ultrasound-guided Pecs II block was done with 0.25% bupivacaine (P group) or 0.9% NaCl (C group). Patient-controlled analgesia was used to control postoperative pain. Intraoperative opioid consumption, postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) score, and postoperative opioid consumption were measured. Results: Intraoperative opioid consumption was significantly lower in P group (P≤0.05). VAS score at 3, 6, 12, and 24 hrs postoperative were significantly lower in P group (P≤0.05). Twenty-four hours postoperative opioid consumption was significantly lower in P group (P≤0.05). There are no complications following Pecs block in both groups, including pneumothorax, vascular puncture, and hematoma. Conclusion: Combined ultrasound-guided Pecs II block and general anesthesia are effective in reducing pain both intra- and postoperatively in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy. Ultrasound-guided Pecs II block is a relatively safe peripheral nerve block.
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- Tjokorda Gde Agung Senapathi
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Sanglah Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Sanglah Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Sanglah Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Sanglah Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Sanglah Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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Ekinci M, Ciftci B, Celik EC, Karakaya MA, Demiraran Y. The Efficacy of Different Volumes on Ultrasound-Guided Type-I Pectoral Nerve Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Subpectoral Breast Augmentation: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019; 43:297-304. [PMID: 30756142 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-019-01322-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND PECS type-1 block, a US-guided superficial interfacial block, provides effective analgesia after breast surgery. Aesthetic breast augmentation is one of the most common surgical procedures in plastic surgery. Subpectoral prostheses cause severe pain. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different volumes of the solution on the efficacy of PECS type-I block for postoperative analgesia after breast augmentation surgery. METHODS Ninety ASA status I-II female patients aged between 18 and 65 years who scheduled breast augmentation surgery under general anesthesia were included in this study. The patients were randomly divided into three groups of 30 patients each (Group 20 = 20 ml of anaesthetic solution, Group 30 = 30 ml anaesthetic solution, and Group K = Control group). Postoperative assessment was performed using the VAS score. The VAS scores were recorded postoperatively at 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 24 h. RESULTS Fentanyl consumption was statistically significantly lower in Group 20 and Group 30 compared to the Control group (p < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in fentanyl consumption between Group 20 and Group 30. The right and left VAS scores were statistically significantly lower in Groups 20 and 30 than in the Control group (p < 0.05). There was no statistical difference in terms of VAS scores between Group 20 and Group 30. The use of rescue analgesia was statistically lower in Groups 20 and 30. CONCLUSIONS PECS type-1 block using 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine can provide effective analgesia after breast augmentation surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV 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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- Mursel Ekinci
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Medipol University, 34000, Bagcilar, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Medipol University, 34000, Bagcilar, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, 25070, Yakutiye, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Medipol University, 34000, Bagcilar, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Medipol University, 34000, Bagcilar, Istanbul, Turkey
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The efficacy of ultrasound-guided type-I and type-II pectoral nerve blocks for postoperative analgesia after breast augmentation: A prospective, randomised study. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2019; 38:47-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2018.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Revised: 03/01/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ghodke S, Hiremath R, Banerjee A, Maurya S. Perioperative and postoperative pain relief in a reduction mammoplasty using ultrasound-guided pectoral nerve block: A firsthand experience by a young anesthetist. JOURNAL OF MARINE MEDICAL SOCIETY 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/jmms.jmms_35_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Gad M, Abdelwahab K, Abdallah A, Abdelkhalek M, Abdelaziz M. Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block Compared to Modified Pectoral Plane Block for Modified Radical Mastectomy Operations. Anesth Essays Res 2019; 13:334-339. [PMID: 31198256 PMCID: PMC6545931 DOI: 10.4103/aer.aer_77_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Modified radical mastectomy (MRM) is the most common surgery for cancer breast that is associated with marked postoperative pain. Effective control of this pain suppresses the surgical stress response and decreases the opioids and general anesthetics' needs. This study compared the erector spinae plane (ESP) block and the pectoral plane (PECS) block effects on the opioid consumption postoperatively, stress response, fentanyl needs intraoperatively, pain scores, and incidence of complications in female patients subjected to MRM surgery. Patients and Methods Fifty patients were allocated randomly and divided into two groups. Forty-seven patients were included in the final analysis after exclusion. ESP block group (E group, n = 24) received 20 mL of 0.25% levobupivacaine plus 0.5 μ/kg dexmedetomidine that was injected in-between erector spinae muscle and transverse process. PECS block group (P group, n = 23) received 30 mL of 0.25% levobupivacaine plus 0.5 μg/kg dexmedetomidine divided into 10 mL that was injected between the two pectoralis muscles in the interfascial plane and the other was 20 mL injected between the serratus anterior and the pectoralis minor. Results Postoperative morphine consumption and stress hormone level in P group were significantly lower than E group. The pain scores and number of patients requested analgesic postoperatively showed significantly higher values in E group. Hemodynamic parameters, fentanyl needed intraoperatively and the incidence of postoperative complications recorded no significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion The current study demonstrated that PECS block provides better quality of analgesia than ESP block in patients subjected to MRM operations.
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- Mona Gad
- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Mansoura Oncology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Mansoura Oncology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Mansoura Oncology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Mansoura Oncology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Impact of pectoral nerve block on postoperative pain and quality of recovery in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2018; 35:215-223. [DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000000762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Singh PM, Borle A, Kaur M, Trikha A, Sinha A. Opioid-sparing effects of the thoracic interfascial plane blocks: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Saudi J Anaesth 2018; 12:103-111. [PMID: 29416465 PMCID: PMC5789467 DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_382_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Thoracic interfascial plane blocks and modification (PECS) have recently gained popularity for analgesic potential during breast surgery. We evaluate/consolidate the evidence on opioid-sparing effect of PECS blocks in comparison with conventional intravenous analgesia (IVA) and paravertebral block (PVB). MATERIALS AND METHODS Prospective, randomized controlled trials comparing PECS block to conventional IVA or PVB in patients undergoing breast surgery published till June 2017 were searched in the medical database. Comparisons were made for 24-h postoperative morphine consumption and intraoperative fentanyl-equivalent consumption. RESULTS Final analysis included nine trials (PECS vs. IVA 4 trials and PECS vs. PVB 5 trials). PECS block showed a decreased intraoperative fentanyl consumption over IVA by 49.20 mcg (95% confidence interval [CI] =42.67-55.74) (I2 = 98.47%, P < 0.001) and PVB by 15.88 mcg (95% CI = 12.95-18.81) (I2 = 95.51%, P < 0.001). Postoperative, 24-h morphine consumption with PECS block was lower than IVA by 7.66 mg (95% CI being 6.23-9.10) (I2 = 63.15, P < 0.001) but was higher than PVB group by 1.26 mg (95% CI being 0.91-1.62) (I2 = 99.53%, P < 0.001). Two cases of pneumothorax were reported with PVB, and no complication was reported in any other group. CONCLUSIONS Use of PECS block and its modifications with general anesthesia for breast surgery has significant opioid-sparing effect intraoperatively and during the first 24 h after surgery. It also has higher intraoperative opioid-sparing effect when compared to PVB. During the 1st postoperative day, PVB has slightly more morphine sparing potential that may however be associated with higher complication rates. The present PECS block techniques show marked interstudy variations and need standardization.
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- Preet Mohinder Singh
- Department of Anaesthesia, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University Health System, Philadelphia, USA
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Abdelaziz Ahmed AA. Efficacy of Pectoral Nerve Block using Bupivacaine with or without Magnesium Sulfate. Anesth Essays Res 2018; 12:440-445. [PMID: 29962613 PMCID: PMC6020587 DOI: 10.4103/aer.aer_37_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background: Worldwide, breast cancer is the main common cancer among females. In the United States, it affects one in eight women during their lifespan. In breast cancer surgery, chronic pain can be developed from poorly managed acute postoperative pain. The aim of the study was to use a safe, easy, and less complicated method of regional block for reducing the postoperative pain after mastectomy, which will reduce the incidence of chronic postmastectomy pain. Materials and Methods: Ninety adult female patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status I, II, and III were allocated randomly into three groups: Group C had general anesthesia; Group B had ultrasound-guided pectoral nerve block (PECS block) (28mL 0.25% bupivacaine+2mL normal saline) plus general anesthesia; and Group M had ultrasound-guided PECS block (total 28 mL of Bupivacaine 0.25%+2mL of magnesium sulfat 50%) plus general anesthesia. Results: The intraoperative fentanyl (μg) used was significantly lower in Group B (110.4 ± 26.3) and Group M (108.7 ± 14.1) than in Group C (214.3 ± 20.1) and also the same as regards the total postoperative pethidine (mg) in Group C (220 ± 25.5), Group B (100.6 ± 24.3), and Group M (52.3 ± 12.3). The Group M was the least group suffered from postoperative pain at all times of measurement. Conclusion: The Group M was the least group suffered from postoperative pain at all times of measurement.
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