Ultrasound-guided modified versus conventional serratus anterior plane block as a preemptive analgesic for unilateral video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

Abstract Purpose Various approaches to serratus anterior plane (SAP) block have been discussed in the literature. The present study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy and postoperative pulmonary function recovery of modified serratus anterior plane block (MSAP) and conventional serratus anterio...

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Published in:	BMC Anesthesiology
Main Authors:	Shereen E. Abd Ellatif, Asmaa M. Galal Eldin, Ehab Sabry Ali, Heba M. Fathi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Analgesia Fascial plane block Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery Regional anaesthesia Serratus anterior plane block Thoracic surgery.
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-025-03314-5

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