The impact of intercostal nerve block on the necessity of a second chest x-ray in patients with penetrating trauma: A randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2020.12.012
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Patients presented with penetrating trauma are immediately given an initial x-ray scan followed by the desired treatment. Intercostal nerve block in chest trauma patients is effective in pain management. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: block; trauma; intercostal nerve; nerve block ... See more keywords
Response to intercostal nerve cryoablation versus thoracic epidural catheters for postoperative analgesia following pectus excavatum repair.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.01.069
Abstract: We enjoyed reading Keller et al.'s fascinating article [1] on the benefits of intercostal nerve cryoablation in lieu of thoracic epidural for pectus excavatum. Though very interesting, there are several practical issues with the study… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic epidural; pectus excavatum; group; nerve cryoablation ... See more keywords
Intercostal Nerve Blocks With Liposomal Bupivacaine: Demonstration of Safety, and Potential Benefits.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2017.06.004
Abstract: Liposomal bupivacaine is designed to allow drug diffusion for up to 96 hours following a single administration. Our study aimed to evaluate the safety of liposomal bupivacaine as an intercostal nerve block as part of… read more here.
Keywords: liposomal bupivacaine; safety; bupivacaine; propensity score ... See more keywords
A Cadaveric Anatomical and Histological Study of Recipient Intercostal Nerve Selection for Sensory Reinnervation in Autologous Breast Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1715878
Abstract: BACKGROUND Autologous breast reconstruction (ABR) has grown in popularity due to improved aesthetic and long-term patient reported outcomes, but data regarding sensory reinnervation of autologous flaps remain limited. Traditionally, the lateral cutaneous branch of the… read more here.
Keywords: nerve; breast reconstruction; study; intercostal nerve ... See more keywords
In-hospital outcomes of intercostal nerve cryoablation and surgical stabilization of rib fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003623
Abstract: Combining intercostal nerve cryoablation with surgical stabilization of rib fractures may improve in-hospital outcomes for patients with traumatic rib fractures. #traumasurgery #ribfractures #Intercostalnervecryoablation BACKGROUND Severe pain and pulmonary complications commonly follow rib fractures, both of… read more here.
Keywords: surgical stabilization; rib fractures; rib; nerve cryoablation ... See more keywords
The effect of continuous intercostal nerve block vs. single shot on analgesic outcomes and hospital stays in minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery: a retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12871-022-01607-7
Abstract: Background Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) grafting surgery is accompanied by severe pain. Although continuous intercostal nerve block (CINB) has become one of the multimodal analgesic techniques in single port thoracoscopic surgery, its… read more here.
Keywords: nerve block; single shot; hospital stays; intercostal nerve ... See more keywords
Impact of intercostal nerve blocks using liposomal versus standard bupivacaine on length of stay in minimally invasive thoracic surgery patients.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.10.124
Abstract: Background Postsurgical pain control can have a significant impact on patient outcomes and hospital-associated costs. We sought to evaluate the effect of intercostal nerve blocks using liposomal bupivacaine on length of stay (LOS) in patients… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; liposomal bupivacaine; bupivacaine; intercostal nerve ... See more keywords
Use of intercostal nerve block for chest wall pain in a patient with CLOVES syndrome.
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DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2021-0120
Abstract: Congenital lipomatous overgrowth, vascular malformations, epidermal nevi and scoliosis/skeletal/spinal anomalies (CLOVES) syndrome is an extremely rare overgrowth syndrome characterized by complex vascular malformations. Management requires an interdisciplinary approach including debulking operations for tissue overgrowth, embolization therapy for… read more here.
Keywords: vascular malformations; cloves syndrome; intercostal nerve; pain ... See more keywords
Preemptive parasternal intercostal nerve block for patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1188518
Abstract: Background Parasternal intercostal nerve block has been increasingly used for postoperative analgesia and has shown that this technique can provide effective postoperative analgesia. This study aimed to investigate the effect of preemptive parasternal intercostal nerve… read more here.
Keywords: nerve block; group; intercostal nerve; parasternal intercostal ... See more keywords
A pilot study of intraoperative intercostal nerve block during uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection of the lung
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DOI: 10.4103/atm.atm_128_22
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Uniportal thoracoscopic surgery has been reported to result in alleviating the postoperative pain when compared with traditional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).However, postoperative pain is still the main concerns associated with thoracic surgeries.… read more here.
Keywords: nerve block; intercostal nerve; resection; wedge resection ... See more keywords
The feasibility of thoracoscopic-guided intercostal nerve block during uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy of the lung
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DOI: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_261_21
Abstract: Background: Uniportal thoracoscopic surgery has become widely accepted for its favourable outcomes with regard to pain. However, post-operative pain is still a concern associated with thoracic surgery. The objective of this study was to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: thoracoscopic; nerve; intercostal nerve; pain ... See more keywords