Rhomboid Intercostal Block Versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block

Launched by ZAGAZIG UNIVERSITY · Dec 21, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different methods of pain relief after a specific type of breast surgery called a thoracodorsal artery perforator flap following a partial mastectomy. The researchers want to see which method—called the rhomboid intercostal block or the serratus anterior plane block—works better to help manage postoperative (after surgery) pain. Both techniques use ultrasound (a type of imaging) to guide the injection of medication that numbs the area.

To participate in this trial, individuals need to be between 21 and 60 years old and scheduled for the specific breast surgery mentioned. They should also be in good overall health, without serious heart or lung conditions, and should not be taking certain medications like blood thinners or have allergies to local anesthesia. If eligible, participants can expect to receive one of the two pain relief methods, and their recovery experience will be monitored to see how effective the pain management is. This study is currently looking for volunteers who meet these criteria.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adult patients aged between 21 to 60 years
• • Undergoing pedicled thoracodorsal artery perforator flap following breast conserving surgery -General anesthesia
• • Informed consents
• • ASA I \& II
• • Body mass index 25-30 kg/m2.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • patients on anti-platelet, anticoagulant or B blocker drugs
• • Patients with acute decompensated heart failure, hypertension, heart block, coronary disease, Asthma, bleeding disorders, compromised renal or hepatic function
• • history of allergy to local anesthesia or opioid analgesia,
• • pregnancy.

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