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Bilateral thoracic paravertebral block for abdominoplasty
Glenda E Rudkin1, Sarah E Gardiner, Rodney D Cooter
1Specialist Anaesthetic Services, PO Box 573, Unley, SA 5061, Australia. glenda@rudkin.com.au
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
|March 19, 2008
Summary
Thoracic bilateral paravertebral block is a safe anesthetic for abdominoplasty. This case series shows its use in inpatient and day settings.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Regional anesthesia
Background:
- Thoracic bilateral paravertebral block is a common ambulatory anesthetic technique for plastic surgery.
- Its use in abdominoplasty has not been previously reported.
Observation:
- This case series investigates the application of thoracic bilateral paravertebral block in abdominoplasty.
- The study considers both inpatient and day-patient settings.
Findings:
- Thoracic bilateral paravertebral block can be effectively utilized for abdominoplasty.
- The technique is applicable in various surgical settings.
Implications:
- This study introduces a novel anesthetic approach for abdominoplasty.
- It may enhance patient recovery and surgical outcomes in plastic surgery.
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