A Comparative Study of Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Pain control remains challenging in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). It is advised to use a regional block to lower postoperative opioid usage. This study evaluates efficacy of Erector spinae plane (ESP) block in comparison to Serratus anterior plane block (SAP) in pain management for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS).

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• body mass index (BMI)=18 to 40 kg/m2

Locations
Other Locations
Egypt
faculty of medicine Ain Shams University
RECRUITING
Cairo
Contact Information
Primary
abdallah M soudi, M.D.56k
Dr.soudi2014@med.asu.edu.eg
+201111228925
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-05-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-08-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Active_comparator: Group A: Erector spinae block group
After selecting the target transverse process for the nerve block, place the transducer in a paramedian sagittal orientation, approximately 2cm away from the midline (spinous processes), and try to vizualize the transverse process at the level of T5 Complete the nerve block with 30ml of 0.25% levobupivacaine for erector spinae block
Active_comparator: group B: Serratus anterior block group
High-frequency linear transducer should be placed on the patient's midaxillary line in the transverse plane, at the level of the fifth rib. With the rib, pleural line, and overlying serratus anterior and latissimus dorsi muscles visualized.~Then, using ultrasound guidance, the needle is advanced in-plane and the local anesthetic is injected anteriorly to the rib and deep to the serratus anterior.~After opening the fascial plane, a volume of dilute local anesthetic, 30 mL of 0.25% levobupivacaine, should be gradually injected.
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Sponsors
Leads: Ain Shams University

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