Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Apr 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial of Paravertebral Block versus General Anesthesia Alone for Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction.
Paravertebral blocks have gained popularity because of ease of implementation and a shift toward ambulatory breast surgery procedures. Previous retrospective studies have reported potential benefits of paravertebral blocks, including decreased narcotic and antiemetic use. ⋯ Therapeutic, II.