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.
Mazza Andrea
120 participants
Sep 15, 2009
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.
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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 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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ACTRN12610000208000