TAP-Block in Abdominal Aortic Surgery

Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in Open Abdominal Aortic Surgery : Randomized Controlled Doubled-blind Trial Comparing Ropivacaine 0.2% Versus Placebo

The primary outcome of this study was the evaluation of the efficacy of TAP block on pain intensity following open abdominal aortic surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Open abdominal aortic surgery (aneurysm or aortobifemoral bypass)
• Person who has given his written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Emergency surgery
• Patient with infection
• Use of opioids in the long term
• History of chronic pain
• Higher functions incompatible with the functioning of the PCA
• Patients under guardianship