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Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block Using Ropivacaine and Balanced General Anesthesia in Breast Surgeries.
Abstract
Despite the latest advances in breast surgery, the procedure is frequently associated with postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting, which leads not only to increased patient's suffering but also to a prolongation of hospital stays and related costs. Thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) has been successfully used to provide analgesia for multiple thoracic and abdominal procedures in both children and adults.