Study objective The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) was first described in 2016 as a
regional block for thoracic neuropathic pain. Given its short history, there are a paucity of …

Regional anesthesia and pain management have experienced advances in recent years,
especially with the advent of fascial plane blocks. The erector spinae plane block is one of …

Regional anaesthesia is often helpful in improving respiratory function and analgesia
following multiple rib fractures. The erector spinae plane block has become the technique of …

Ultrasound‐guided fascial plane blocks of the chest wall are increasingly popular
alternatives to established techniques such as thoracic epidural or paravertebral blockade …

The paravertebral spread that occurs after erector spinae plane block may be volume-
dependent. This cadaveric study was undertaken to compare the extent of paravertebral …

A multitude of thoracic wall blocks have been described, including parasternal-intercostal
plane, Pecs I and II, serratus anterior plane, paraspinal-intercostal plane, erector spinae …

Abstract Purpose of Review This article provides an overview of the common and important
chest injuries that the anesthesiologist may encounter in patients following trauma including …

Background Breast cancer surgery is one of the most common surgeries among the female
population. Nearly half of the patients suffer chronic pain following breast cancer surgery …

Until recently, epidural, paravertebral, and intercostal blocks have been advocated as
primary management techniques for pain associated with rib fractures. Newer myofascial …

Retrolaminar block (RLB) and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) are alternative
approaches to paravertebral block (PVB) and are advantageous in that they are easier and …