Efficacy of ultrasound-guided sacral erector spinae block in elective surgery. An up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

This meta-analysis of RCTs indicated that the use of SESPB in conjunction with spinal anaesthesia results in a reduced need for rescue opioid analgesics and improved postoperative pain management at 24 h for patients undergoing elective surgery.

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Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
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2025-08-11
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https://doi.org/10.4103/ija.ija_560_25
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5
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Anesthesia and Pain Management
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Efficacy of ultrasound-guided sacral erector spinae block in elective surgery. An up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

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Efficacy of ultrasound-guided sacral erector spinae block in elective surgery. An up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Elisabetta Pusceddu, Salvatore Sardo, Pierfrancesco Fusco, Francesco Marrone, Gabriele Finco, Eros Pilia
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Abstract

This meta-analysis of RCTs indicated that the use of SESPB in conjunction with spinal anaesthesia results in a reduced need for rescue opioid analgesics and improved postoperative pain management at 24 h for patients undergoing elective surgery.

Indian Journal of AnaesthesiaVol. 69(9)
University of Cagliari (IT), Ospedale di Santo Spirito (IT), Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu (IT)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
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