Open AccessOpioid-sparing effects of the thoracic interfascial plane blocks: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Author(s) -
Preet Mohinder Singh,
Anuradha Borle,
Manpreet Kaur,
Anjan Trikha,
Ashish Sinha
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/sja.sja_382_17
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , meta analysis , opioid , anesthesia , surgery , receptor
Thoracic interfascial plane blocks and modification (PECS) have recently gained popularity for analgesic potential during breast surgery. We evaluate/consolidate the evidence on opioid-sparing effect of PECS blocks in comparison with conventional intravenous analgesia (IVA) and paravertebral block (PVB).