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Outpatient breast surgery under intercostal block anesthesia.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|March 1, 1979
Summary
Intercostal nerve block with local anesthesia allows for various breast surgeries, including augmentation and reconstruction, with no complications. This safe and effective anesthesia method was used in 320 patients.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Anesthesia
- Plastic Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Local anesthesia is an alternative to general anesthesia for breast surgeries.
- Intercostal nerve blocks offer targeted anesthesia for the breast region.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intercostal nerve block for diverse breast operations.
- To assess complication rates associated with this anesthesia technique.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of 320 patients undergoing breast surgery over 3 years.
- Intercostal nerve block using lidocaine (1% and 0.5%) as the primary anesthetic technique.
Main Results:
- Successful completion of various breast operations, including augmentation mammaplasty and post-mastectomy reconstruction.
- No complications were reported that were attributable to the intercostal nerve block.
- Lidocaine dosage remained within safe limits for all procedures.
Conclusions:
- Intercostal nerve block is a safe and effective anesthesia method for a wide range of breast surgeries.
- This technique provides a viable alternative to general anesthesia, with excellent patient outcomes.