Pecs and Serratus Blocks: Current State of Chest Wall Analgesia
Current Anesthesiology Reports, ISSN: 1523-3855, Vol: 9, Issue: 3, Page: 308-313
2019
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Purpose of Review: This article seeks to provide a current review of pertinent literature with regards to analgesia for chest wall surgery—specifically Pecs and serratus blocks. Recent Findings: Intermuscular plane blocks have been shown to be clinically efficacious in the setting of chest wall surgery, especially in the setting of oncologic breast surgery. Summary: Pecs and serratus blocks provide a safe and effective alternative to neuraxial analgesia while avoiding many of the associated technical difficulties and potential complications.
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