Erector spinae plane block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a case report

• Published in: Ain Shams Journal of Anesthesiology
• Main Authors: Onur Baran, Bünyamin Kır, Ayhan Şahin, Cavidan Arar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: https://asja.journals.ekb.eg/ 2020-02-01
• Subjects: Erector spinae plane block; Ultrasound; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1186/s42077-020-0053-7

Abstract Background Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block has been reported to reduce postoperative pain following a laparoscopic surgery, which is one of the most common abdominal surgeries. The case reports and randomized controlled trials published previously mostly used bilateral erector spinae plane block; however, we report a case in which a unilateral erector spinae plane block was performed. Case presentation A 34-year-old male patient who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy was scheduled for a unilateral erector spinae plane block. The block was performed preoperatively, followed by the induction of general anesthesia. Conclusions The patient was comfortable and had a visual analog scale score of 2 for 12 h. Thus, we report successful pain management with the unilateral erector spinae plane block; however, more studies are needed for conclusive information.