Combined Thoracic Paravertebral Block-Interscalene Block as a Primary Anesthetic for Modified Radical Mastectomy: A Case Report
Bassam AlBassam
Abstract:Background: Regional anesthesia as a primary anesthetic can offer merits over general anesthesia for patients having multiple comorbidities who are at a high risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality. Thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) and interscalene block (ISB) have been used widely to improve the quality of postoperative analgesia after breast surgery. Objective: There are limited data on the feasibility of combining TPVB-ISB as a sole anesthetic technique for extensive breast surgery with axillary ly… Show more
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