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CompletedNCT03857386

Efficacy of Pectoral Nerve Block for Breast Reduction Surgery

Comparison of The Effects of Pectoral Nerve Block and Local Infiltration Anesthesia on Postoperative Analgesia for Breast Reduction Surgery

Status
Completed
Phase
Study type
Observational
Enrollment
53 (actual)
Sponsor
Antalya Training and Research Hospital · Other Government
Sex
Female
Age
18 Years – 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of PECS block applied to patients undergoing bilateral breast reduction surgery on postoperative analgesia compared to local infiltration anesthesia.

Detailed description

Pectoral nerve block (PECS block) has been developed as an alternative to thoracic paravertebral and/or thoracic epidural blocks in recent years. It is frequently applied for postoperative analgesia especially in breast cancer surgery and subpectoral breast prosthesis.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
PROCEDUREPECS groupPecs block performed using ultrasound guidance
PROCEDUREControl groupLocal infiltration anesthesia performed during the operation

Timeline

Start date
2017-07-01
Primary completion
2018-03-01
Completion
2018-05-01
First posted
2019-02-28
Last updated
2019-04-30

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT03857386. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.