About this trial

This study aims to compare ultrasound guided subtransverse process interligamentary plane block versus rhomboid intercostal block combined with sub-serratus plane block for postoperative analgesia in pediatric thoracotomy.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Pediatric patients between 6 to 12 years.

Both sexes.

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I - II.

Scheduled for thoracic surgery with thoracotomy incision under general anesthesia.

Disqualifiers

Parents who refused regional anesthesia.

Patients were presented with advanced kidney, cardiac or liver diseases.

Coagulation and bleeding disorders.

Patients presented with skin or soft tissue infection at the proposed site of needle Insertion.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Standard intravenous analgesia
  • Subtransverse process interligamentary plane block
  • Rhomboid intercostal block (RIB) combined with sub-serratus plan block group

Treatment groups

75 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Locations

1
Tanta University31527, TantaEl-Gharbia, Egypt

Sponsors and collaborators

Tanta University

Lead sponsor