Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Intercostal for VATS
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2020-08-01
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Summary
The Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block is a new interfascial regional anesthesia technique
recently described by Forero et al. Currently the literature shows the ESP block being used
for analgesia after thoracic surgery, breast surgery, abdominal surgery (visceral abdominal
analgesia in bariatric surgery, ventral hernia repair, cholecystectomy), thoracic vertebral
surgery and for pain relief in rib fractures. Taking in consideration the excellent clinical
experience, but the lack of strong and high-quality evidence, supporting the use of ESP block
for pain management in patients undergoing VATS procedures, there is a specific interest to
develop a prospective study. Comparing the effect of the current pain relief strategy at the
MGH (intercostal nerve block by the surgeon at the end of the procedure ) versus ESP block
after VATS, seems warranted to improve current clinical results.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
McGill University Health Center McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre