Thoracic paravertebral blockade.

نویسندگان

Attila Bondár

Szilárd Szucs

Gabriella Iohom

چکیده

Thoracic paravertebral blockade is a simple and easy-to-learn technique with a low incidence of complications. It should be considered as a safe alternative to thoracic epidural analgesia/anaesthesia. We reviewed the techniques of thoracic paravertebral blockade with special interest to ultrasound guidance.

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