A case series of continuous paravertebral block in minimally invasive cardiac surgery

A case series of continuous paravertebral block in minimally invasive cardiac surgery

Background Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS), via minithoracotomy, is thought to be a fast track to extubation and recovery after surgery. For this, good coverage analgesia is essential. Epidural anesthesia, a standard technique for thoracic surgery, has high risk of complications, such as epidural abscess and spinal hematoma in open-heart surgery. Based on the hypothesis that continuou...

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery defined.

There is no operation as complex, yet as fundamentally unchanged over time, as conventional coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This remarkable achievement is attributed to the operation's adaptability to a wide variety of clinical settings; its reproducibility, although performed by surgeons all across the world; and its proved track record for safety and effectiveness. A monumental effort...

Future of minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Role of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Adults with Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis: A Narrative Review

Background and Aim: Degenerative lumbar scoliosis is a spinal deformity resulting from advanced disc degeneration and facet arthropathy. Given the inconclusive available literature and lack of high-quality data supporting the role of minimally invasive surgical management of degenerative lumbar scoliosis, this review intends to highlight and compare the various viable minimally invasive surgica...

Continuous L2 ParavertebraL bLoCk for PostoPerative anaLgesia after DireCt anterior totaL HiP artHroPLasty: a Case series

Objective: the purpose of this case series was to assess the potential use of a continuous paravertebral block (Pvb) at the L2 nerve root level as a part of a multimodal regimen in patients undergoing direct anterior total hip arthroplasty (Da-tHa). Design: 20-patient case series. Setting: tertiary care hospital. Subjects: patients undergoing Da-tHa. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 20 pati...