Intraoperative Pectoral Block vs IV Analgesia for Pain After Modified Radical Mastectomy

Comparison Between Intra-Operative Pectoral Block and Intravenous Analgesia for Post-Operative Pain Relief in Patients Undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy

There is difference in post operative pain between patients receiving inter- pectoral block and those receiving standard Intravenous analgesia(INJ TORADOL) in patients undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy.

To compare between these two methods , which one is better for post operative pain management.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female Patients undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy for biopsy proven Carcinoma Breast
• Patient with age 18-65 years
• Patients with ASA Grade 2
• BMI less than 40 kg/meter square

Exclusion Criteria:

• Block site infection
• Coagulopathies (INR > 1.6 and Platelets < 100000)
• Any Organ dysfunction such as severe cardiac, pulmonary, renal or liver dysfunction
• Systemic infection
• Dementia
• Known hypersensitivity to local anesthetic agents