Evidence for regional anesthesia in preventing chronic postsurgical pain
Authors' conclusion
Current data indicate that epidural anesthesia might decrease CPSP risk following thoracotomy, wound infiltration may be effective after major breast surgery and cesarean delivery, and serratus anterior plane block or pectoralis/interpectoral plane blocks might be beneficial in breast surgery.
Study context
- Population
- Patients undergoing surgical procedures
- Comparison
- Regional anesthesia techniques for prevention of chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP)
- Outcome
- CPSP risk
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Epidural anesthesia might decrease CPSP risk after thoracotomy
- Wound infiltration may be effective after major breast surgery and cesarean delivery
- Serratus anterior plane block or pectoralis/interpectoral plane blocks might be beneficial in breast surgery
- Existing evidence limited
Original publication
Evidence for regional anesthesia in preventing chronic postsurgical pain. Reg Anesth Pain Med. Published 5 February 2025. doi:10.
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