Erector spinae plane block for spinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the erector spinae plane block has been used in various truncal surgical procedures, its clinical benefits in patients undergoing spinal surgery remain controversial. The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the clinical benefits of erector spinae plane block in patients undergoing spinal surgery.

Methods

We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure for randomized controlled trials comparing the erector spinae plane block with a nonblocked control for spinal surgery.

Results

Twelve studies encompassing 696 subjects were included in our systematic review and meta-analysis. We found that the erector spinae plane block decreased postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption in the postoperative

SUBMITTER: Liang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8494958 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature