Ultrasound-guided serratus plane block for treatment of postmastectomy pain syndromes in breast cancer patients: A case series Journal Article

  

Authors:	Zocca, J. A.; Chen, G. H.; Puttanniah, V. G.; Hung, J. C.; Gulati, A.
Article Title:	Ultrasound-guided serratus plane block for treatment of postmastectomy pain syndromes in breast cancer patients: A case series
Abstract:	Postmastectomy pain syndrome is common after surgical treatment for breast cancer and may be challenging to manage. Currently, there are a wide variety of approaches to treat this type of pain, including medications, physical therapy, and interventional procedures. However, because of the complexity of innervation of the breast, the serratus plane block may better target the web of nerves innervating the anterior chest wall including the breast. We present a case series of 8 patients who were successfully treated with serratus plane block for pain after treatment for breast cancer. We feel that this particular application for the serratus plane block deserves further investigation, as it is relatively easy to perform and has good clinical utility for this type of pain. © 2016 World Institute of Pain
Keywords:	breast cancer; cancer pain; postmastectomy pain; serratus plane block
Journal Title:	Pain Practice
Volume:	17
Issue:	1
ISSN:	1530-7085
Publisher:	Wiley Blackwell
Date Published:	2017-01-01
Start Page:	141
End Page:	146
Language:	English
DOI:	10.1111/papr.12482
PROVIDER:	scopus
PUBMED:	27587333
DOI/URL:	https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84984850827&doi=10.1111%2fpapr.12482&partnerID=40&md5=f906409a774f13e58dad02b6a7b9a6da
Notes:	Article -- Export Date: 2 February 2017 -- Source: Scopus

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