Scalp block for postoperative pain after craniotomy: A meta-analysis of randomized control trials

BackgroundPostoperative pain after craniotomy is an important clinical concern because it might lead to brain hyperemia and elevated intracranial pressure. Considering the side effects of opioid, several studies have been conducted to investigate the effect of local anesthetics, especially the scalp...

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Main Authors: Yanting Chen, Jianqiang Ni, Xiang Li, Jialei Zhou, Gang Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.1018511/full