2021
DOI: 10.5999/aps.2020.01550
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Reducing pain and opioid consumption after body contouring of the breast by application of a perioperative nerve block: a systematic review

Abstract: Background Pain in the postoperative body contouring patient has traditionally been managed with narcotic medication. In an effort to minimize side effects and prevent addiction, plastic surgeons are searching for novel ways to provide adequate analgesia, one of which is nerve blocks. This study was conducted with a meta-analysis that evaluates the efficacy of these blocks for patients who undergo breast surgery.Methods A search of the PubMed/MEDLINE database for articles including the terms “postoperative ana… Show more

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