Publications by authors named "Kazumi Kubodera"
Nagoya J Med Sci
February 2020
Article Synopsis
- Thoracic wall nerve blocks, specifically Pecs II and serratus plane blocks, were evaluated for their effectiveness in reducing postoperative pain after breast cancer surgery (BCS).
- A review of 43 patients showed that the Pecs II block led to significantly better pain outcomes at 2 months post-surgery compared to the serratus plane block, with more patients reporting no pain and lower pain severity scores.
- Although the Pecs II block demonstrated superior short-term pain relief, further research is necessary to fully confirm these findings and establish the best technique for pain management after BCS.
