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World J Clin Cases. Feb 16, 2023; 11(5): 1198-1205
Published online Feb 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i5.1198
Published online Feb 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i5.1198
Combinations of nerve blocks in surgery for post COVID-19 pulmonary sequelae patient: A case report and review of literature
Yehun Jin, Suzie Lee, Daehyun Kim, Jangho Hur, Woosik Eom, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si 10408, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Author contributions: Jin Y and Lee SZ contributed to manuscript writing and editing; Kim DH, Hur JH, and Eom WS contributed to conceptualization and methodology; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Yehun Jin, MD, Doctor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, National Cancer Center, Ilsandong-gu, Ilsan-ro 323, Goyang-si 10408, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. jessandjulia@ncc.re.kr
Received: November 14, 2022
Peer-review started: November 14, 2022
First decision: January 12, 2023
Revised: January 20, 2023
Accepted: January 28, 2023
Article in press: January 28, 2023
Published online: February 16, 2023
Peer-review started: November 14, 2022
First decision: January 12, 2023
Revised: January 20, 2023
Accepted: January 28, 2023
Article in press: January 28, 2023
Published online: February 16, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: This is the first clinical case report of the application of multiple nerve blocks for breast cancer surgery in a patient with severe post coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pulmonary sequelae. The use of performing pectoral nerve block type II (PECS-II), parasternal, and intercostobrachial nerve blocks provided sufficient analgesic and anesthetic effects during the perioperative period. Therefore, this case report suggests an alternative anesthetic modality for post COVID-19 patients who are at a high risk of receiving general anesthesia for breast surgery.