Study objective The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) was first described in 2016 as a
regional block for thoracic neuropathic pain. Given its short history, there are a paucity of …

Regional anesthesia and pain management have experienced advances in recent years,
especially with the advent of fascial plane blocks. The erector spinae plane block is one of …

Objectives Investigate whether an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can
be used to manage postoperative pain in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) patients …

Abstract Purpose of Review The erector spinae plane block (ESPB), first described in 2016,
offers the promise of becoming a safe, less invasive, and technically less demanding …

Chronic pain affects a significant amount of the population and represents a heavy personal
and socioeconomic burden. Chronic pain mechanisms can be categorized as nociceptive …

Background Herpes zoster is caused by the reactivation of latent varicella-zoster virus,
which promotes acute and chronic pain that may interfere with daily activities and reduce the …

Lung transplant recipients are at particular high risk for postoperative respiratory failure as a
result of poorly controlled pain, inadequate graft expansion, decreased cough, and reliance …

Chronic pain is reaching epidemic levels. Chronic pain represents a significant burden for
patients, healthcare systems, and society, given its impact on quality of life, increased …

Analgesia for many open thoracic and abdominal procedures has traditionally been
accomplished through neuraxial techniques or paravertebral blocks. Erector spinae plane …

Background Despite advances in pain management, cancer-related pain remains a critical
issue for many patients. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of …