Comparison of Erector Spina Plan Block and Rhomboid Intercostal Block in Breast Surgery

Comparison of Erector Spina Plan Block and Rhomboid Intercostal Block for Postoperative Pain Managment in Patients Undergoing Unilateral Breast Surgery

In this study, the investigators compared ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block and rhomboid intercostal block (RIB) on postoperative analgesic effect in unilateral breast surgery.

After being informed about the study and potential risks, written consent was obtained from all patients.Patients who meet eligibility requirements will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to erector spinae plane block and rhomboid intercostal block.

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients who will undergo unilateral breast-conserving surgery (BCS) or modified radical mastectomy (MRM) with or without axillary lymph node dissection
• Patients undergoing elective surgery
• ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status classification I-III

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use of anticoagulants
• Allergy to the medications to be used
• Patients who use analgesic drugs due to a history of chronic pain
• ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status classification IV-V
• Patients with psychiatric disorders
• Presence of infection in the area where the block will be applied
• Presence of deformity in the patient's spinal, paraspinal and area where the block will be applied
• The patient does not accept the block application or cannot cooperate with the patient