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Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to investigate the effectiveness of thoracic epidural and paravertebral blockade in reducing chronic post-thoracotomy pain: 2 (TOPIC 2)
BackgroundThoracotomy is considered one of the most painful surgical procedures and can cause debilitating chronic post-surgical pain lasting months...
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Comparison between thoracic paravertebral block and segmental thoracic spinal anesthesia in breast cancer surgery
BackgroundThoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) and segmental thoracic spinal anesthesia (STSA) can be used as sole anesthesia techniques alternative...
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Comparative study between ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block and thoracic paravertebral block for postoperative analgesia after video-assisted thoracic surgery: an equivalence study
BackgroundIt is advised to use a regional block to lower postoperative opioid usage. Therefore, we aimed to compare the analgesic effect of erector...
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A Review of the Paravertebral Block: Benefits and Complications
Purpose of ReviewParavertebral nerve blocks (PVB) have experienced a surge over the past 2 decades as improved access to ultrasound has increased...
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The comparison of the analgesic efficacy of continuous paravertebral block alone compared with continuous paravertebral and intercostal nerve block for thoracotomy in adults: a randomized controlled trial
PurposeThe study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy of two analgesic interventions, continuous paravertebral (PVB) nerve block alone with...
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Ultrasound-guided transversus thoracic muscle plane-pectoral nerve block for postoperative analgesia after modified radical mastectomy: a comparison with the thoracic paravertebral nerve block
BackgroundModified radical mastectomy (MRM) is the most effective and common type of invasive surgery for breast cancer. However, it causes moderate...
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Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block Using Paraventricular Oblique Sagittal (POS) Approach for the Treatment of Acute Herpes Zoster: A Two-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
IntroductionThe aim of this work is to examine the efficacy and benefits of ultrasound (US)-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) using...
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Comparison of Performance Characteristics and Efficacy of Bilateral Thoracic Paravertebral Blocks in Obese and Non-Obese Patients Undergoing Reduction Mammaplasty Surgery: A Historical Cohort Study
BackgroundAlthough ultrasound (US)-guided regional anesthesia techniques are advantageous in the management of obese patients; the procedures can...
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Erector Spinae Plane Block Combined with Serratus Anterior Plane Block Versus Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Analgesia and Recovery After Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Non-inferiority Clinical Trial
ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the postoperative analgesia and recovery of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block combined with serratus...
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Effect of general anesthesia with thoracic paravertebral block on postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy: a randomized-controlled trial
BackgroundPostoperative delirium (POD) is characterized by acute brain dysfunction, especially in elderly patients. Postoperative pain is an...
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Paravertebral paraganglioma with spinal extension: a case report
BackgroundParagangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors. While paragangliomas of the spine are rare, those located in non-cauda equina areas with...
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: The effects of intermittent bolus paravertebral block on analgesia and recovery in open hepatectomy: a randomized, double-blinded, controlled study
BackgroundWe aimed to investigate the effects of intermittent bolus paravertebral block on analgesia and recovery in open hepatectomy.
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Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane catheter versus video-assisted paravertebral catheter placement in minimally invasive thoracic surgery: comparing continuous infusion analgesic techniques on early quality of recovery, respiratory function and chronic persistent surgical pain: study protocol for a double-blinded randomised controlled trial
BackgroundCompared to conventional thoracotomy, minimally invasive thoracic surgery (MITS) can reduce postoperative pain, reduce tissue trauma and...
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Infrared thermography for assessment of thoracic paravertebral block: a prospective observational study
BackgroundThere was no “gold standard” to assess the success or failure of thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB). Measurement of skin temperature with...
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Ultrasound-Guided Continuous Thoracic Paravertebral Infusion of Methylene Blue in the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study
IntroductionPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common complication of herpes zoster. Methylene blue (MB) is an inhibitor of nitric oxide...
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Optimal postoperative pain management after VATS lung resection by thoracic epidural analgesia, continuous paravertebral block or single-shot intercostal nerve block (OPtriAL): study protocol of a three-arm multicentre randomised controlled trial
BackgroundAdequate pain control after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lung resection is important to improve postoperative...
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Erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral block in breast surgeries
This article (Correspondence) is in response to the recently published study by Elewa et al. in BMC Anesthesiology that compared the erector spinae...
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Continuous nerve block versus thoracic epidural analgesia for post-operative pain of pectus excavatum repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Surgery to repair pectus excavatum (PE) is often associated with severe postoperative pain, which can impact the length of hospital stay (LOS). While...
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Comparative study between intraoperative and postoperative analgesic effect of ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block versus pectoral nerve block in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundThe primary goal of modified radical mastectomy is to remove cancerous cells and reduce the risk of breast cancer spreading. This operation...
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Comparative analysis of the analgesic effects of intercostal nerve block, ultrasound-guided paravertebral nerve block, and epidural block following single-port thoracoscopic lung surgery
ObjectiveIn this study, we compared the analgesic effects of intercostal nerve block (ICNB), ultrasound-guided paravertebral nerve block (PVB), and...
