A comparison of oblique subcostal transversus abdominis plane block versus thoracic paravertebral block for postoperative analgesia after open cholecystectomy

Background: A major challenge in the postoperative period is pain management which, if not adequately controlled, may contribute to patient discomfort and decreased patient satisfaction, and possibly increased morbidity and mortality. Both Thoracic paravertebral block and oblique subcostal transvers...

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Main Authors: Ghada Kamhawy, Ezzat El-Taher, Mostafa Abdelrahman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-10-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110184917301502