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T2-T6 Ultrasound guided Intercostal blocks versus General anaesthesia in quadrantectomies for perioperative and chronic pain management

T2-T6 Ultrasound guided Intercostal blocks versus General anaesthesia in quadrantectomies for perioperative and chronic pain management in women with breast cancer.


Sponsor

Mazza Andrea

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Sep 15, 2009

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

This study is designed to decide if a regional anaesthesia for quadrantectomies is better than a general anaesthesia (the standard treatment). Pain and organization are the main outcomes. This new technique offers the possibility to reduce complications in patients with cardiovascular and lung comorbidities.


Eligibility

Sex: Females

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying whether a type of nerve-blocking injection (called intercostal blocks) can work better than general anesthesia for women having breast cancer surgery called a quadrantectomy — a procedure that removes one section of the breast. The nerve blocks numb the area using local anesthesia, which may reduce pain and complications, especially for women with heart or lung conditions who may not tolerate general anesthesia as well. You may be eligible if: - You are a woman - You have been diagnosed with breast cancer - You are scheduled for a quadrantectomy (partial breast removal) without removal of lymph nodes under the arm - Your overall health status is classified as low-to-moderate risk for anesthesia (ASA class 1, 2, or 3) You may NOT be eligible if: - Your health is classified as high risk for anesthesia (ASA class 4) - You have a blood clotting disorder Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Regional anaesthesia. T2-T6 ultrasound guided intercostal blocks for quadrantectomies. The techique lasts a few minutes (max 3) and consists in infiltrating under ultrasound guidance the intercostal n

Regional anaesthesia. T2-T6 ultrasound guided intercostal blocks for quadrantectomies. The techique lasts a few minutes (max 3) and consists in infiltrating under ultrasound guidance the intercostal nerves from T2 to T6 with 3ml of ropivacaine 7.5mg/ml for each space. The technique is performed just once, before the intervention and non other treatment is required.


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Italy

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