Video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery has become increasingly popular due to faster
recovery times and reduced postoperative pain compared with thoracotomy. However …

Ultrasound‐guided fascial plane blocks of the chest wall are increasingly popular
alternatives to established techniques such as thoracic epidural or paravertebral blockade …

Objective The objective of this study was to determine whether erector spinae plane block
(ESPB) can provide an effective analgesia for managing pain after thoracic surgery and …

METHODS Definitions 8 of the terms used in the practice advisory have been included in
Supplemental Digital Content 1, Appendix 1, https://links. lww. com/AA/E344. PURPOSE …

Background Postoperative pain control remains challenging in patients undergoing video-
assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). This study aimed to investigate the relative efficacy …

Introduction Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) and thoracic paravertebral blocks (PVB) are
well-established techniques for pain management in thoracotomy. Here, we examine the …

Background. Thoracic surgery is one of the most painful surgical steps. An important tool for
managing postoperative pain is effective postoperative analgesia. This research aimed at …

Objective The study aimed to compare the analgesic effects of erector spinae plane block
(ESPB) and a combination of the deep and superficial serratus anterior plane block (C …

Background Postoperative pain remains a significant concern following uniportal
thoracoscopic surgery. The analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and …

Aims: Chest wall blocks are effective alternatives for postoperative pain control in mitral
valve surgery in right mini-thoracotomy (mini-MVS). We compared the efficacy of Serratus …