Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Jun 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialErector spinae block for postoperative pain management in lumbar disc hernia repair.
Lumbar disc herniation is the most common spinal disorder and various less invasive techniques such as microdiscectomy have been described. However, postoperative pain management in patients undergoing discectomy is still commonly inadequate. Erector spinae plane (ESP) block is a relatively easier technique with lower risks of complications, and can be performed to provide postoperative analgesia for various procedures. The current study aimed to determine the effect of ESP block on postoperative analgesia in patients who underwent elective lumbar disc herniation repair surgeries. ⋯ NCT03744689.