Paravertebral and erector spinae plane blocks decrease length of stay compared with local infiltration analgesia in autologous breast reconstruction
Ayyala H, Assel M, Aloise J, Serafin J, Tan K, Mehta M, Puttanniah V, McCormick P, Malhotra V, Vickers A, Matros E, Lin E. Paravertebral and erector spinae plane blocks decrease length of stay compared with local infiltration analgesia in autologous breast reconstruction. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2024, rapm-2023-105031. PMID: 38336375, DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2023-105031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchErector spinae planeLength of stayAutologous breast reconstructionBreast reconstructionFlap reconstructionLocal infiltrationLatissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap reconstructionErector spinae plane blockPostoperative length of stayAssociated with significant painLatissimus flap reconstructionNo blockFlap breast reconstructionMyocutaneous flap reconstructionShorter postoperative stayRetrospective cohort studyLocal infiltration analgesiaComplex breast reconstructionPostoperative antiemetic administrationDecreased length of stayOpioid consumptionPlane blockPostoperative stayIntraoperative opioidsSurgical infiltration