The analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral block in thoracic surgeries: a meta-analysis

BackgroundAcute postoperative pain after thoracic surgery might lead to chronic postsurgical pain (PSP), which lowers quality of life. The literature suggests thoracic paravertebral block (PVB) as a pain management approach. The ESPB (erector spinae plane block) is regarded to be an effective PVB al...

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Main Authors: Efrem Fenta, Simegnew Kibret, Metages Hunie, Tadese Tamire, Getachew Mekete, Abebe Tiruneh, Yewlsew Fentie, Kaletsidik Dessalegn, Diriba Teshome
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1208325/full