In this narrative review article, the authors discuss the anatomy, nomenclature, history,
approaches (posterior vs. lateral vs. subcostal), techniques, pharmacology, indications, and …

Peripheral nerve block technology is important to balanced anesthesia technology. It can
effectively reduce opioid usage. It is the key to enhance clinical rehabilitation as an …

Background: The aim of the study was to compare the analgesic efficacy of epidural
analgesia and transverse abdominis plane (TAP) block. TAP block has gained popularity to …

Background and objectives Caudal epidural anesthesia is a widely used popular technique
for postoperative analgesia but it has potential side effects and duration of analgesia is …

This paper is the thirty-ninth consecutive installment of the annual review of research
concerning the endogenous opioid system. It summarizes papers published during 2016 …

Background Ultrasound‐guided quadratus lumborum block is a regional anesthetic
technique which can provide perioperative analgesia for all age groups, including pediatric …

Background The use of ultrasound guidance for regional anaesthesia has become popular
over the past two decades. However, it is not recognized by all experts as an essential tool …

Background Abdominal surgery has undergone major changes during the last two decades
with a general shift from open, invasive surgery to closed minimally invasive surgery …

Regional anesthesia is becoming increasingly popular among anesthesiologists in the
management of postoperative analgesia following pediatric surgery. The main objective of …

Background and Objectives Several types of quadratus lumborum block (QLB) are used for
postoperative analgesia and are believed to be effective against both somatic and visceral …