Addition of dexmedetomidine or fentanyl to ropivacaine for transversus abdominis plane block: evaluation of effect on postoperative pain and quality of recovery in gynecological surgery

Qi Chen, Xing Liu, Xuejiao Zhong, Bin Yang Department of Anesthesiology, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital/Chongqing Cancer Institute, Chongqing, China Background: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is reportedly a preferable technique for reducing postoperative pain in abdominal surgeries....

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Main Authors: Chen Q, Liu X, Zhong X, Yang B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2018-11-01
Series:Journal of Pain Research
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/addition-of-dexmedetomidine-or-fentanyl-to-ropivacaine-for-transversus-peer-reviewed-article-JPR