Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block in Port Catheter Implantation
Comparison of Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block and Local Infiltration for Analgesia During Port Catheter Implantation: A Prospective Randomized Study
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital
70 participants
May 16, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized prospective study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy of serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block and standard local anesthetic infiltration in patients undergoing port catheter implantation.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Age 18-75 years
- ASA physical status I-III
- Scheduled for elective port catheter implantation
- Ability to understand and use the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
- Provided written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria8
- Known allergy to local anesthetics
- Infection at the injection site
- Coagulopathy or anticoagulant therapy
- Severe pulmonary disease
- G6PD deficiency
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Inability to assess pain or communicate effectively
- Refusal to participate
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Interventions
Ultrasound-guided Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal plane block performed prior to the procedure.
Standard local anesthetic infiltration performed at the surgical site during port catheter implantation.
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NCT07579572