Ultrasound-guided locoregional nerve blocks have been recently used in patients undergoing surgery for breast cancer. In particular, Paravetrebral block (PVB) and newer Pectoralis nerve (PECS) blocks can be used with the main aims of improving postoperative pain control and reducing use of opioids during general anesthesia. In this comparative study we investigated the effects of PVB and PECS in intraoperative opioid consumption, postoperative opioid consumption, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), operative time, and post-operative hospital stay.
Usefulness of locoregional nerve blocks in breast surgery. A comparative study / Fancellu, A.; Perra, T.; Terragni, P.; Arghittu, P.; Cottu, P.; Ninniri, M. C.; Deiana, G.; Piredda, C.; Sanna, V.; Porcu, A.. - In: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER. - ISSN 0959-8049. - 138:1(2020), pp. 37-37. [10.1016/s0959-8049(20)30619-5]
Usefulness of locoregional nerve blocks in breast surgery. A comparative study
Fancellu, A.;Perra, T.;Terragni, P.;Ninniri, M. C.;Porcu, A.
2020-01-01
Abstract
Ultrasound-guided locoregional nerve blocks have been recently used in patients undergoing surgery for breast cancer. In particular, Paravetrebral block (PVB) and newer Pectoralis nerve (PECS) blocks can be used with the main aims of improving postoperative pain control and reducing use of opioids during general anesthesia. In this comparative study we investigated the effects of PVB and PECS in intraoperative opioid consumption, postoperative opioid consumption, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), operative time, and post-operative hospital stay.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
