Superior Visualization for US-Guided Proximal Intercostal Versus Paravertebral Block

Washington—The simple addition of ultrasound guidance to traditional thoracic paravertebral blockade does not necessarily add safety and technical ease. According to a recent comparative analysis, a modified ultrasound-guided proximal intercostal block in women undergoing breast surgery offers sonoanatomic and technical advantages over the traditional ultrasound-guided paravertebral block, without compromising pain-related outcomes.

“Our findings demonstrate that the proximal