Ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block vs pectoral nerve block for postoperative analgesia after modified radical mastectomy

Abstract Background Thoracic paravertebral block may be used for analgesia after breast surgery. Ultrasound can be used during the whole technique of paravertebral block to increase success rate and decrease its complications. As well, pectoral nerve block is now used for pain relief after modified...

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Main Authors: Islam Gamal Hamed, Ahmed Ali Fawaz, Amal Hamed Rabie, Abd El Aziz Abdallah Abd El Aziz, Tarek M. Ashoor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-07-01
Series:Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42077-020-00081-y