Similar Analgesic Efficacy for Pectoral and Paravertebral Blocks

In breast surgery, the post-op analgesic efficacy of pectoral and paravertebral blocks are comparable, but ...

MARCH 20, 2020

Clonidine and Dexamethasone Added to Paravertebral Block Reduces Opioid Use After Reconstructive Mastectomy

Miami—The addition of clonidine and dexamethasone to paravertebral block (PVB) in cancer patients undergoing ...

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Superior Visualization for US-Guided Proximal Intercostal Versus Paravertebral Block

Washington—The simple addition of ultrasound guidance to traditional thoracic paravertebral blockade does not ...

JANUARY 12, 2018

Visualization Superior for Ultrasound-Guided Proximal Intercostal Over Paravertebral Block

Washington—A modified ultrasound-guided proximal intercostal block in women undergoing breast surgery offers ...

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Use of PVB Has No Effect on Cancer Survival

Contrary to some previous studies, the use of paravertebral block is not associated with a reduced rate of cancer ...

JANUARY 4, 2017

2-Step Surgical Field Block Comparable to Paravertebral Block for Breast Cancer Surgery

Anesthesiologists searching for a simple alternative to the paravertebral block in breast surgery patients might ...

DECEMBER 19, 2016

For Breast Cancer Surgery, To Block or Not To Block?

To block or not to block during breast cancer surgery: That is the question two experts debated at the 2016 ...

OCTOBER 3, 2016