Publications by authors named "Mohamed Abd El Ghaffar"
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- Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a safe and effective method for managing pain in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgeries, showing a high rate of success.
- This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of ESPB using ropivacaine to a control group receiving saline for pain management after midline sternotomy in children aged 4-12 years.
- Results showed that the ESPB group experienced significantly delayed need for rescue pain medication and lower total fentanyl requirements compared to the control group, indicating better postoperative pain management with the ESPB technique.
Background: Abdominal and back pain is present in up to 80% of patients with pancreatic cancer and represents a significant cause of morbidity. Celiac plexus neurolysis (CPN) demonstrated good results in relief of pain of upper abdominal malignancy. Dexmedetomidine is alpha-2 adrenoceptor highly selective agonist approved for procedural sedation use.
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