Efficacy of Erector Spinae Nerve Block for Pain Control After Spinal Surgeries: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• Published in: Frontiers in surgery Vol. 9; p. 845125
• Main Authors: Duan, Mingda, Xu, Yuhai, Fu, Qiang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 28.02.2022
• Subjects: complications; erector spinae plane block; meta-analysis; post-operative analgesia; spinal surgery; Surgery; meta-analysis; post-operative analgesia; erector spinae plane block; spinal surgery; complications

Erector spinae plane block (ESPB), as a regional anesthesia modality, is gaining interest and has been used in abdominal, thoracic and breast surgeries. The evidence on the efficacy of this block in spinal surgeries is equivocal. Recently published reviews on this issue have concerning limitations i...