Pro’s and con’s of different blocks for postoperative analgesia after video-assisted thoracic surgery
Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Publication Date: 2024
- Doi Number: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001451
- Journal Name: Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Keywords: erector spinae plane block, paravertebral block, postoperative analgesia, serratus anterior plane block
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose of review Although there are a lot of studies examining the effects of different blocks for postoperative analgesia after video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), the results are controversial. Recent findings Paravertebral block, serratus anterior plane block and erector spinae plane block appear to be effective and beneficial for post-VATS analgesia, but probably in different manners. Summary All three blocks can be suggested for daily practice, the choice should be based on personal experience and preference of the anesthetist. Better studies are required for objective decision.