Quadratus lumborum block versus transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing abdominal surgeries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Quadratus lumborum block versus transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing abdominal surgeries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Abdominal surgery is common and is associated with severe postoperative pain. The transverse abdominal plane (TAP) block is considered an effective means for pain control in such cases. The quadratus lumborum (QL) block is another option for the management of postoperative pain....

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Main Authors: Xiancun Liu, Tingting Song, Xuejiao Chen, Jingjing Zhang, Conghui Shan, Liangying Chang, Haiyang Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Pain scores
Abdominal surgery
Quadratus lumborum (QL) block
Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12871-020-00967-2

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