HYPOTHESIS
Serratus Anterior Muscle Plane Block (SPB) is as effective as thoracic paravertebral block
(PVB) for acute pain control after unilateral mastectomies.
SPECIFIC AIMS
Primary aim: To evaluate the efficacy of SPB block vs thoracic PVB for acute pain control in
patients undergoing unilateral mastectomy
Secondary aim To compare the onset and duration of block and dermatomes blocked in both
groups To compare the need of post-operative rescue analgesia in both groups. To compare the
development of chronic incisional pain in both groups Functional outcome with respect to
daily activities.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston