The Pectoral (PECS) Regional Block: A Scoping Review

• Published in: Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 15; no. 10; p. e46594
• Main Authors: Bin Ghali, Khalid, AlKharraz, Nourah, Almisnid, Omar, Alqarni, Adel, Alyamani, Omar A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Palo Alto Cureus Inc 06.10.2023; Cureus
• Subjects: Anesthesia; Anesthesiology; Breast surgery; Chronic pain; Mastectomy; Narcotics; Pain Management

Among the various surgical procedures, breast surgeries rank as a frequently conducted procedure. Interfacial blocks such as the Pectoral (PECS) block became possible with the currently available knowledge on innervations and ultrasound. Interfacial blocks target the deep fascial planes, which are p...