Suprazygomatic Maxillary Nerve Block in Palatoplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Perioperative Outcomes in Syndromic and Non-Syndromic Children

CONCLUSIONS: Compared to surgical site infiltration of local anesthetic alone, adding SMB reduces intra- and postoperative narcotic requirements and decreases length of stay. These benefits apply to both syndromic and non-syndromic children. SMB does not meaningfully affect respiratory outcomes.PMID:38426799 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241234595

Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - March 1, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Krystof Stanek Walid Alrayashi Lisa Nussbaum Ingrid M Ganske Carolyn R Rogers-Vizena Source Type: research