About this trial

This study aims to evaluate the influence of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block on postoperative pain and diaphragmatic dysfunction in pediatric patients undergoing thoracoscopic sympathectomy.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age from 6 to 16 years.

Either sexes (male or female).

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II.

Scheduled for bilateral thoracoscopic sympathectomy under general anesthesia.

Disqualifiers

History of allergy to local anesthetics.

Abnormal liver/kidney function.

Severe spinal deformities.

Bleeding or coagulation disorders.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Erector spinae plane block
  • General anesthesia

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
Menoufia University32511, Shibīn al KawmMenoufia, Egypt

Sponsors and collaborators

Menoufia University

Lead sponsor