The impact of ultrasound‐guided continuous serratus anterior plane block versus intravenous patient‐controlled analgesia on the incidence and severity of post‐thoracotomy pain syndrome: A randomized, controlled study
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DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1473
Abstract: The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate U/S guided serratus anterior plane catheter block (SAPB) versus patient‐controlled analgesia (PCA) on the emergence of post‐thoracotomy pain syndrome (PTPS) after thoracotomies for thoracic tumours. read more here.
Keywords: randomized controlled; serratus anterior; post thoracotomy; anterior plane ... See more keywords
Ultrasound‐guided continuous deep serratus anterior plane block versus continuous thoracic paravertebral block for perioperative analgesia in videoscopic‐assisted thoracic surgery
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DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1533
Abstract: The deep serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) is a promising novel regional anaesthesia technique for blockade of the anterolateral chest wall. Evidence for the efficacy of SAPB versus other analgesic techniques in thoracic surgery remains… read more here.
Keywords: block; serratus anterior; deep serratus; anterior plane ... See more keywords
Ultrasound‐Guided Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) Improves Pain Control in Patients With Rib Fractures
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DOI: 10.1002/jum.15953
Abstract: The serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) is an ultrasound‐guided compartment block; limited data suggest that it can decrease pain in patients with rib fractures or chest wall pain. We sought to determine the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: patients rib; serratus anterior; anterior plane; sapb ... See more keywords
The efficacy of serratus anterior plane block in analgesia for thoracotomy: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00540-017-2364-9
Abstract: PurposeA multimodal analgesic approach is necessary for post-thoracotomy pain, which can be severe. Intravenous access, central and peripheral nerve blocks are frequently used. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of serratus… read more here.
Keywords: efficacy serratus; thoracotomy; block; serratus anterior ... See more keywords
Serratus Anterior Plane Block in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.09.014
Abstract: OBJECTIVE(S) This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) as an analgesic technique for thoracotomies in pediatric patients. DESIGN Double-blinded randomized controlled trial. SETTING A single-center study… read more here.
Keywords: serratus anterior; group; anterior plane; plane block ... See more keywords
Comparison Among Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block, Erector Spinae Plane Block and Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Analgesia in Thoracotomy for Lung Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.08.022
Abstract: BACKGROUND To compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of preoperative, single-shot ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB), erector spinae plane block (ESB), and serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) in thoracotomy pain. DESIGN A prospective, randomized study.… read more here.
Keywords: serratus anterior; anterior plane; plane block; thoracotomy ... See more keywords
Comparing analgesic efficacy of continuous serratus anterior plane and thoracic epidural blocks for multiple rib fractures
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DOI: 10.1111/aas.14390
Abstract: By a single-centre randomised comparative trial including 59 patients who had the unilateral multiple rib fractures (MRF) and a numerical rating scale (NRS) pain score ≥ 4 at rest or during movement, Lundén and Tarkkila… read more here.
Keywords: analgesic efficacy; multiple rib; anterior plane; continuous serratus ... See more keywords
The combination of interpectoral plane and superficial serratus anterior plane blocks for the prevention of persistent pain after total mastectomy: a triple-blinded, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1111/anae.16787
Abstract: Chronic post‐mastectomy pain may be preventable with regional analgesia. Ultrasound‐guided fascial plane blocks are accepted alternatives to paravertebral block for patients undergoing mastectomy. While fascial plane blocks may be used individually, combining them may be… read more here.
Keywords: plane; plane blocks; superficial serratus; anterior plane ... See more keywords
Ultrasound guided Interpectoral, Pectoserratus and Serratus anterior plane blocks.
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DOI: 10.11152/mu-3810
Abstract: Interpectoral, Pectoserratus and Serratus anterior plane blocks are relatively recent fascial plane blocks performed with ultrasound guidance to provide analgesia of the anterior thoracic wall. They have been mainly used in breast surgery and are… read more here.
Keywords: serratus anterior; anterior plane; plane blocks; plane ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-guided modified versus conventional serratus anterior plane block as a preemptive analgesic for unilateral video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
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DOI: 10.1186/s12871-025-03314-5
Abstract: Various approaches to serratus anterior plane (SAP) block have been discussed in the literature. The present study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy and postoperative pulmonary function recovery of modified serratus anterior plane block (MSAP)… read more here.
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The deep serratus anterior plane block for intensive care management of rib fractures: a cadaveric study on spread patterns.
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DOI: 10.1186/s12871-025-03527-8
Abstract: In intensive care unit management, the serratus anterior plane block is sometimes meant to be inefficient for treating rib fractures, despite its proven efficacy in thoracic surgery analgesia. This cadaveric study aimed to investigate the… read more here.
Keywords: anterior plane; rib fractures; serratus anterior;