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World J Clin Cases. Jul 6, 2024; 12(19): 3717-3724
Published online Jul 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i19.3717
Ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block enhances postoperative analgesia and recovery in thoracoscopic surgery
Jing-Jing Zhang, Shao-Lin Wang, Lei He, Ding-Dong Yang, Wei Qian, Ying Zhao
Jing-Jing Zhang, Shao-Lin Wang, Lei He, Ding-Dong Yang, Wei Qian, Ying Zhao, Department of Anaesthesiology, The Second People’s Hospital of Wuhu, Wuhu 241000, Anhui Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang JJ conceived the study and wrote the manuscript; Wang SL and He L collected the data; Yang DD and Qian W analyzed the data, and Zhao Y supervised the process. All authors reviewed the article.
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Second People's Hospital of Wuhu.
Informed consent statement: The study did not involve any private information of the patients. All patient data collected, recorded, and managed were exclusively used for this research without causing harm to the patients. Consequently, the requirement for informed consent was waived by the ethics committee of The Second People’s Hospital of Wuhu.
Conflict-of-interest statement: This study does not involve any conflict of interest.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Ying Zhao, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Doctor, Department of Anaesthesiology, The Second People’s Hospital of Wuhu, No. 263 Jiuhuashan Middle Road, Wuhu 241000, Anhui Province, China. zying5200805@163.com
Received: February 29, 2024
Revised: April 25, 2024
Accepted: May 22, 2024
Published online: July 6, 2024
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Core Tip: This study evaluates the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) in enhancing postoperative analgesia and facilitating rehabilitation in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery. The research highlights the SAPB's potential to significantly reduce postoperative pain, agitation, and supplemental analgesic use, thereby stabilizing perioperative vital signs and reducing stress responses. These findings suggest that SAPB could be a valuable addition to thoracoscopic surgery anesthesia protocols, offering benefits in patient comfort and recovery outcomes.