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Quadratus Lumborum block as primary anesthetic technique for colostomy procedure: a case report

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (6), 2023
Abstract An elderly patient was admitted to the hospital due to an enterovesical fistula and a terminal colostomy was proposed. The patient had a high anesthetic risk and thus a quadratus lumborum block was chosen as the sole anesthetic technique. This block has been described to provide both somatic and...

Effect of preoperative anxiety level on postoperative pain, analgesic consumption in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: an observational cohort study

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (1), 2023
Abstract Backgraund: This prospective observational cohort study aimed to investigate the relationship between preoperative anxiety levels and postoperative pain and analgesic requirement in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Methods: Forty two female patients with body mass index ...

Regional analgesia and surgical site infections after colorectal surgery: a retrospective cohort analysis

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (1), 2023
Abstract Background The effect of regional analgesia on perioperative infectious complications remains unknown. We therefore tested the hypothesis that a composite of serious infections after colorectal surgery is less common in patients with regional analgesia than in those given Intravenous Patient-Co...

Efficacy of serratus anterior plane block versus thoracic paravertebral block for postoperative analgesia after breast cancer surgery - a randomized trial

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 72 (5), 2022
Abstract Background Breast cancer surgery is associated with considerable acute post-surgical pain and restricted mobility. Various regional and neuraxial anesthesia techniques have been used to alleviate post-mastectomy pain. Ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) has been considered a ...

Anesthesia or analgesia? New block for shoulder surgery: pericapsular nerve group block

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 72 (5), 2022
Abstract Interscalene brachial plexus (ISB) block is considered the analgesic technique of choice for shoulder surgery. However, the hemidiaphragmatic paresis that may occur after the block has led to the search for an alternative to the ISB block. In this case report, the pericapsular nerve group (PENG)...

Effect of continuous intra-incisional bupivacaine on postoperative pain in non-traumatic spinal fixation surgeries: a randomized controlled trial

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 72 (5), 2022
Abstract Background Continuous injection of local anesthetics by using surgical wound catheters for postoperative pain relief has gained acceptance in recent years. However, whether this method can be alternatively used instead of systemic opioids in different surgical procedures has not yet been elucid...

Resolución laparoscópica de un caso de "candy cane" en un postoperatorio de by pass gástrico

Cir. Urug; 6 (1), 2022
El by pass gástrico (BPG) es una técnica de cirugía bariátrica de probada eficacia en el control de la obesidad y la resolución de enfermedades asociadas, como diabetes e hipertensión. El dolor abdominal en el postoperatorio alejado del BPG es un verdadero desafío, y exige para su diagnóstico eti...

Dolor de rebote en anestesia regional: Una revisión narrativa

Rev. chil. anest; 51 (2), 2022
OBJECTIVES: To describe the phenomenon of rebound pain associated with peripheral nerve blocks in the setting of trauma and orthopedic surgery, to know its characteristics, pathophysiological mechanisms, risk factors, preventive and treatment measures. METHODOLOGY: Non-systematic bibliographic review of ...

The effects of intraday operation time on pain and anxiety of patients undergoing septoplasty

Abstract Introduction Anxiety and pain levels of septoplasty patients may vary according to intraday operation time. Objective To investigate the effects of septoplasty operation and intraday operation time on anxiety and postoperative pain. Methods Ninety-eight voluntary patients filled out the hospi...

Effect of closure of anterior abdominal wall layers on early postoperative findings at cesarean section: A prospective cross-sectional study

Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of closure types of the anterior abdominal wall layers in cesarean section (CS) surgery on early postoperative findings. Methods The present study was designed as a prospective cross-sectional study and was conducted at a university hospital between Octobe...