[Continuous paravertebral block as an analgesic method in thoracotomy].

Introduction: Open thoracotomy is one of the surgical procedures that is still very painful in the postoperative period, which, in this type of surgery can have on respiratory function and subsequent recovery of the patient.

Patients And Method: The aim of the study is to assess continuous paravertebral thoracic block as an analgesic technique in thoracotomy. A total of 139 patients undergoing pulmonary resection surgery by posterolateral thoracotomy received postoperative analgesia using a 1.