ESPB Combined With Intercostal Nerve Block in VATs

Erector Spinae Plane Block Combined With Intercostal Nerve Block in Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: a Randomized Study

A randomized prospective trial to test the effect of additional Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) with intercostal nerve block during video assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

A prospective randomized trial which aims to evaluate effect of peripheral nerve block for pain management, the Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) in patients undergoing video assisted thoracoscopic surgery with intercostal nerve block.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Wedge Resection or Lobectomy under VATS approach.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age < 20 years
• Patients who has anatomical abnormality in any spine
• Patients who has skin infection near to be the present procedure site
• Intercostal nerve block is not performed during surgery
• Previous lung surgery history of affected side