Background Fascial plane blocks (FPBs) target the space between two fasciae, rather than
discrete peripheral nerves. Despite their popularity, their mechanisms of action remain …

Purpose of Review. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a regional technique for
analgesia of the anterolateral abdominal wall. This review highlights the nomenclature …

Abdominal wall blocks rely on the spread of local anesthetic within musculofascial planes to
anesthetize multiple small nerves or plexuses, rather than targeting specific nerve structures …

In this narrative review article, the authors discuss the anatomy, nomenclature, history,
approaches (posterior vs. lateral vs. subcostal), techniques, pharmacology, indications, and …

Background Both posterior and lateral transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block techniques
provide effective early (0–12 h) postoperative analgesia after transverse incision surgery …

The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a newly described peripheral block
involving the nerves of the anterior abdominal wall. The block has been developed for post …

Background The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a new regional anaesthesia
technique that provides analgesia after abdominal surgery. It involves injection of local …

Background: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks provide postoperative pain relief
after various abdominal surgeries. Recently, erector spinae plane (ESP) block has obtained …

Ultrasound guidance has led a surge of interest in transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block
for postoperative analgesia following abdominal surgery. Despite or because of the …

Background and Objectives The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a widely used
nerve block. However, basic block characteristics are poorly described. The purpose of this …