Thoracic paravertebral blocks (TPVBs) have an extensive evidence base as part of a
multimodal analgesic strategy for thoracic and breast surgery and have gained popularity …

As the number of ambulatory surgery procedures continues to grow in an aging global
society, the implementation of evidence-based perioperative care programs for the elderly …

BACKGROUND: Paravertebral block (PVB) is a safe and effective anesthetic technique for
thoracotomy and mastectomy. However, no systematic review or meta-analysis has focused …

Background: General anaesthesia is currently the conventional technique used for surgical
treatment of breast lump. Paravertebral block (PVB) has been used for unilateral procedures …

Introduction Inguinal hernia repair is a common procedure and a priority for public health
efforts in Ghana. It is essential that inguinal hernia repair be performed in a safe, efficient …

Background: Inguinal hernia repair can be performed under satisfactory anaesthetic
conditions using general, regional and peripheral nerve block anaesthesia. Unilateral spinal …

Background Local anesthesia (LA) has been reported to be the best choice for elective open
inguinal hernia repair because it is cost efficient, with less post-operative pain and enables …

Background: Inguinal hernia repair (IHR) is a common surgical technique performed under
regional block anesthesia (RBA). Although previous clinical trials have explored the …

Paravertebral block (PVB) has been used for postoperative analgesia in children since
1992. There are no prospective randomised studies comparing the use of PVB versus …

Objective: Despite advances in medical treatment, surgical intervention is often associated
with postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting. While epidural analgesia is considered the …