Mechanisms of action of the erector spinae plane (ESP) block: a narrative review

CK Jinn, EB Kariem - Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, 2021 - search.proquest.com
The erector spinae plane (ESP) block is an emerging regional anesthetic technique with
significant potential for clinical benefit. Nevertheless, its exact mechanism (s) of action has …

Erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in breast and thoracic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

W Huang, W Wang, W Xie, Z Chen, Y Liu - Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2020 - Elsevier
Study objective The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a newly defined regional
anesthesia technique first introduced in 2016. The aim of this study is to determine its …

Thoracic paravertebral block achieves better pain control than erector spinae plane block and intercostal nerve block in thoracoscopic surgery: a randomized study

Ö Turhan, N Sivrikoz, Z Sungur, S Duman… - … of Cardiothoracic and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Objectives The objective of this study was to compare analgesic efficacy of erector spinae
plane block (ESPB), thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB), and intercostal nerve block (ICNB) …

Anatomical basis of erector spinae plane block: a dissection and histotopographic pilot study

D Bonvicini, R Boscolo-Berto, A De Cassai… - Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Purpose Erector spinae plane (ESP) block is an interfascial blockade used in different
clinical scenarios. This study investigated the ventral extent of dye diffusion in ESP block …

The erector spinae plane block causes only cutaneous sensory loss on ipsilateral posterior thorax: a prospective observational volunteer study

J Zhang, Y He, S Wang, Z Chen, Y Zhang, Y Gao… - BMC …, 2020 - Springer
Background Ultrasound-guided erector spine plane (ESP) block is widely used in
perioperative analgesia for back, chest and abdominal surgery. The extent and distribution …

Bilateral ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion: a randomized controlled trial

Q Zhang, Y Wu, F Ren, X Zhang, Y Feng - Journal of clinical anesthesia, 2021 - Elsevier
Study objective Spinal fusion surgery is associated with severe postoperative pain. We
examined whether bilateral ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block could alleviate …

Efficacy of erector spinae plane block for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: results of a double-blind, prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial

DF Hoogma, R Van den Eynde, L Al Tmimi… - Journal of clinical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Study objective To investigate if an erector spinae plane (ESP) block decreases
postoperative opioid consumption, pain and postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients …

Erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in robotically-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery: results of a randomized placebo-controlled trial

DF Hoogma, R Van den Eynde, W Oosterlinck… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Study objective To investigate if an erector spinae plane (ESP) block decreases
postoperative opioid consumption, pain and postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients …

High thoracic erector spinae plane block for arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a randomized prospective double-blind study

B Ciftci, M Ekinci, BE Gölboyu, F Kapukaya… - Pain …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Objective Moderate to severe pain may occur following arthroscopic shoulder surgery. An
erector spinae plane block (ESPB) may be used for painful conditions of the shoulder. The …

Analgesic efficacy of an opioid-free postoperative pain management strategy versus a conventional opioid-based strategy following open major hepatectomy: an open …

D Wang, C Liao, Y Tian, T Zheng, H Ye, Z Yu… - …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Convincing clinical evidence regarding completely opioid-free postoperative
pain management using erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in patients undergoing open …