Visualization Superior for Ultrasound-Guided Proximal Intercostal Over Paravertebral Block

Washington—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, an analysis has found.

The simple addition of ultrasound guidance to traditional thoracic paravertebral blockade does not necessarily provide both safety and technical ease.

“Our findings demonstrate that the proximal intercostal block