Comparison of Preoperative Ultrasound Guided Pectoralis Nerve Block Placement Versus Intra-operative Placement: A Prospective Randomized Trial

Comparison of Preoperative Ultrasound Guided Pectoralis Nerve Block Placement Versus Intra-operative Placement: A Prospective Randomized Trial

This study investigates the use of post-operative on-Q pain catheters for tissue expander based breast reconstruction, versus conventional ultrasound-guided blocks placed pre-operatively.

Inclusion Criteria:

• presenting for breast reconstruction w/ planned two-stage, sub muscular tissue expander placement.

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnant, prisoners, cannot consent, history of chronic pain or pain medication use