Comparison of Ultrasonography Guided Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Thoracic Paravertebral Block in Thoracic Surgery

Comparison of Ultrasonography Guided Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Thoracic Paravertebral Block in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Double-blind Study

The aim of this study is comparison of the effectiveness of ultrasound guided serratus anterior plane block and thoracic paravertebral block as a preventive analgesia method after VATS. Our secondary aim is to investigate patient and surgeon satisfaction, duration of block application, postoperative complications and hospital lenght of stay.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aged between 18 and 65 years
• ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) score I-II

Exclusion Criteria:

• inability to communicate
• body mass index (BMI) > 35 kg/m2
• infection in the area where the block was to be applied
• allergy to the drugs used
• mentally impaired
• bleeding impaired