Serratus Block Versus Paravertebral Block for Post Thoracotomy Pain Relief

Serratus Anterior Plane Block Versus Paravertebral Plane Block for Post Thoracotomy Pain Relief: A Comparative Study

This double-blinded, randomized controlled study was done on 60 patients older than 18 years undergoing thoracotomy. Patients were allocated into two equal groups (30 patients each). Group S: Standard anesthesia in addition to SPB. II. Group P: Standard anesthesia in addition to PVB.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients more than 18 ys undergoing thoracotomy operation

Exclusion Criteria:

• morbid obesity (Body mass index > 40)
• impossibility of anatomical structures US identification in a satisfactory way
• opioids treatment before surgery or substance abuse,
• sepsis and/or infection at the puncture sites