Saudi Med J
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Pain relief using continuous bupivacaine infusion in the paravertebral space after loin incision.
Continuous bupivacaine paravertebral nerve block after thoracotomy has been shown to reduce postoperative pain. This study was designed to determine whether paravertebral nerve block using bupivacaine infused through a catheter placed intraoperatively, can reduce postoperative pain, and analgesia requirements after loin incision. ⋯ Paravertebral blockade using bupivacaine is an effective and safe method for pain relief following renal surgery through loin incision.