Efficacy of preemptive intercostal nerve block on recovery in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic lobectomy
Abstract Background Preemptive intercostal nerve block (pre-ICNB) achieves the same analgesic effects as postoperative ICNB (post-ICNB) remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of preemptive ICNB on perioperative outcomes for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VAT...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02243-z |