[Anatomical basis and technique of thoracic paravertebral blockade].

This article presents in illustrations the classical technique of transdermal identification and anatomy of paravertebral space (PVS) comparing to other techniques. This have to be acknowledged by anaesthesiologists as well as by other specialists to perform thoracic paravertebral blockade (TPVB)--earlier elapsed but nowadays getting more popular--safely. In addition the article contains a short description of author's own modification of Eason's and Wyatt's technique.

[Thoracic paravertebral blockade--history or present time?].

This article discusses thoracic paravertebral blockade (TPVB)--a popular in early XX-th century method of local anaesthesia used also for diagnosis and treatment--being revitalized lately. Authors present modem indications for TPVB comparing it to other methods of regional anaesthesia.