Erector Spinae Plane Block in Post-thoracotomy Pain Management: A Case Series.

Post-thoracotomy pain management remains challenging, with thoracic epidurals traditionally considered the gold standard. Erector spinae plane blocks have emerged as a potential alternative, offering simplicity and a favorable safety profile. This case series presents three patients undergoing a hybrid Ivor Lewis esophagectomy who received erector spinae plane blocks for postoperative analgesia.

Anesthetic Management of Iatrogenic Tracheal Injury: A Case Report.

Tracheal perforation following oesophagectomy is a very rare and occasionally life-threatening condition that requires a high degree of suspicion and early intervention for optimal patient outcomes. This article presents a case report of a 46-year-old male who presented with respiratory failure secondary to tracheal perforation at the level of carina following a two-stage oesophagectomy. He underwent a second emergency procedure; the airway was secured with a left-sided double-lumen tube, and tracheal perforation was successfully repaired.