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Ultrasound-guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane block versus erector spinae plane block for post-operative pain after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A comparative observational study

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Author Details : Navjot Kaur Sandhu, Abhimanyu Singh Pokhriyal, Nidhi Kumar*, Shikhar Agarwal

Volume : 11, Issue : 3, Year : 2024

Article Page : 295-301

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijca.2024.058

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Abstract

Background: In India, about 12% of the population has kidney stones, and out of these about 50% may end up with some kidney function loss or renal damage percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is accepted as the procedure of choice for large or complex renal stones. Significant post-operative pain can occur after PCNL in first 24 hours due to distension in the renal capsule and pelvicalyceal system. The study aim was to compare the efficacy of ultrasonography guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane block with erector spinae plane block in PCNL.
Materials and Methods: This observational study included 67 consecutive cases (16-65 years, ASA grade I-II) divided into 2 groups. Group A (n=33) received subcostal transversus abdominis plane (SCTAP) block and Group B (n=34) received erector spinae plane block (ESPB). Post operative pain in terms of pain scores, opioid consumption, requirement of rescue analgesic in first 24 hours was noted. Quality of recovery and any adverse events were also noted.
Results: Post-operative opioid consumption was significantly less in ESPB group (34.41 ± 27.32 mcg), compared to SCTAP Group (270.91 ± 121.41 mcg). Group B patients had better post operative quality of recovery compared to Group A patients. VAS pain scores at almost all time-points were lower in the ESPB group.
Conclusion: ESPB provided effective postoperative analgesia and reduced fentanyl consumption postoperatively compared to SCTAP block.
 

Keywords: Analgesia, Erector spinae plane block, Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Postoperative pain, Subcostal transversus abdominis plane block.

How to cite : Sandhu N K, Pokhriyal A S, Kumar N, Agarwal S, Ultrasound-guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane block versus erector spinae plane block for post-operative pain after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A comparative observational study. Indian J Clin Anaesth 2024;11(3):295-301

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