Enhancing postoperative pain control by surgically-initiated rectus sheath block in abdominal aortic aneurysm open repair: A case report

Figure 3 Second operation utilizing Gelsoft™ vascular prosthesis: Surgical intervention involved the use of a Gelsoft™ vascular prosthesis (Y graft, 22 mm-11 mm), ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery, and placement of a surgically-initiated rectus sheath catheter for post-operative pain control. A: The surgical plans; B: A peri-operative photo showing the Y graft; C: A post-operative photo illustrating the effective placement of the rectus sheath block and a patient-controlled analgesia device (arrows).