Erector spinae plane block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a case report | ||||
Ain-Shams Journal of Anesthesiology | ||||
Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2020 PDF (4.28 MB) | ||||
DOI: 10.1186/s42077-020-0053-7 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Onur Baran ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block has been reported to reduce postoperative pain following a laparoscopic surgery, which is one of the most common abdominal surgeries. The case reports and randomized controlled trials published previously mostly used bilateral erector spinae plane block; however, we report a case in which a unilateral erector spinae plane block was performed. Case presentation A 34-year-old male patient who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy was scheduled for a unilateral erector spinae plane block. The block was performed preoperatively, followed by the induction of general anesthesia. Conclusions The patient was comfortable and had a visual analog scale score of 2 for 12 h. Thus, we report successful pain management with the unilateral erector spinae plane block; however, more studies are needed for conclusive information. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Erector spinae plane block; Ultrasound; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | ||||
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