Muneeb Akhtar SM, Fareed A, Afzal U, Asghar MS, Mumtaz M, Faraz F, Naeem H, Vaid R. Effectiveness of erector spinae plane block in reducing opioid consumption after colorectal surgery: A comprehensive meta-analysis.
Am J Surg 2024:S0002-9610(24)00034-5. [PMID:
38336575 DOI:
10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.01.032]
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Abstract
Despite the life-saving nature of colorectal surgeries, patients often experience intra and post-operative problems, especially pain and discomfort. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of erector spinae plane block (ESP block) in postoperative pain management for patients undergoing colorectal surgeries. A comprehensive systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed and Cochrane Library databases from inception until December 2023. Eight studies were deemed appropriate for inclusion. The pooled analysis demonstrated a significant decrease with the ESP block compared to the control group in postoperative opioid consumption [MD = -15.96 mg; 95 % CI (-28.74 to -3.18); p = 0.014, I2 = 87 %], intraoperative opioid consumption [MD = -35.51 mg; 95 % CI (-62.63 to -8.40); p = 0.010, I2 = 87 %], pain scores [MD = -0.94; 95 % CI (-1.27 to -0.60); p < 0.000001, I2 = 86 %], with a significantly shorter duration of hospital stay [MD = -1.25 days; 95 % CI (-2.02 to -0.48); p = 0.002, I2 = 23 %]. This meta-analysis support the use of erector spinae plane block (ESP) for postoperative pain management in colorectal surgeries. ESP shows significant reductions in opioid consumption, pain scores and hospital stay.
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